Sports Category Growth Lead | Merchandising & Analytics

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking a Category Manager for the Sports Division in Dubai, UAE. This role focuses on optimizing category growth, product strategy, and inventory performance in the sports retail market.

The ideal candidate will manage category planning, conduct market research, and lead cross-functional coordination. A strong background in merchandising and data analysis is required. GMG offers a collaborative culture and dynamic environment supporting major sports brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, buying, or merchandising within retail or sports industry.
• Strong analytical capability with understanding of category performance metrics.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage category assortment planning including product selection and pricing.
• Conduct market research to analyze customer behavior and sales trends.
• Develop promotional plans to support category growth.

Skills

Category planning

Merchandise management

Supplier negotiation

Inventory optimization

Data analysis and reporting

Market and trend analysis

SAP

Power BI

Commercial decision making

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

GMG Gulf is seeking a Category Manager for the Sports Division in Dubai, UAE. This role focuses on optimizing category growth, product strategy, and inventory performance in the sports retail market.

The ideal candidate will manage category planning, conduct market research, and lead cross-functional coordination. A strong background in merchandising and data analysis is required. GMG offers a collaborative culture and dynamic environment supporting major sports brands.