Strategic Category Lead - Dubai | Growth & Impact

AM.PM; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

AM PM in Dubai is seeking an experienced Category Manager to own a product category within the assigned territory. You will develop and implement the category strategy, manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, identify market opportunities, and drive key commercial performance indicators.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and a deep understanding of retail products, consumer demand, and competitive dynamics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Product Management or a similar commercial role.
• Experience with retail products and end consumers.
• Strong knowledge of category strategy, assortment management, pricing, and product lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with experience managing sales, margin, cost, and inventory turnover.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and 1C skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the category and product strategy for the assigned territory.
• Define product positioning, value proposition, pricing policy, and assortment strategy based on market needs.
• Analyze consumer demand, market trends, and competitors to identify new opportunities and promising segments.
• Develop and manage the assortment matrix for short- and long-term perspectives.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including new product launches and product phase-outs.
• Formulate product requirements and market requests based on the needs of the territory.
• Manage and optimize product cost and profitability.
• Monitor and improve key commercial KPIs, including revenue, margin, sales, and inventory turnover.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive category development and commercial performance.

Skills

Category Management

Product Management

Retail experience

Excel

Power BI

1C

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

1C

Job description

AM PM in Dubai is seeking an experienced Category Manager to own a product category within the assigned territory. You will develop and implement the category strategy, manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, identify market opportunities, and drive key commercial performance indicators.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and a deep understanding of retail products, consumer demand, and competitive dynamics.