Sports Category Lead - Strategy, Merch & Growth

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail sports company is seeking a Category Manager to lead the category management process for assigned Sports categories. This role focuses on driving sales growth, profitability, and market share while ensuring that product ranges and pricing align with customer demand. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in category management and sports retail, skills in negotiation, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Power BI. The position plays a critical role in maintaining the company’s leadership position in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• 7 years in category management.
• 5 years in sports retail.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the category strategy for assigned Sports categories.
• Lead assortment planning and execution for all relevant channels.
• Conduct in-depth market and customer analysis.

Skills

Category management

Assortment planning

Retail pricing strategies

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Data analytics tools

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

A leading retail sports company is seeking a Category Manager to lead the category management process for assigned Sports categories. This role focuses on driving sales growth, profitability, and market share while ensuring that product ranges and pricing align with customer demand. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in category management and sports retail, skills in negotiation, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Power BI. The position plays a critical role in maintaining the company’s leadership position in the retail sector.