Strategic Category Manager - Sports & Wellness

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking an experienced category manager to oversee category management within the sports division. This role involves driving sales growth, optimizing inventory, and ensuring product assortments align with customer demand. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in category management, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Power BI. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to shape category strategies in a competitive retail landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within retail.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market and sales data.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee category assortment planning and execution.
• Conduct market research and evaluate sales data.
• Develop promotional plans and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage inventory levels and partner with logistics teams.

Skills

Category management

Market research

Inventory optimization

Supplier negotiation

SAP proficiency

Power BI proficiency

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking an experienced category manager to oversee category management within the sports division. This role involves driving sales growth, optimizing inventory, and ensuring product assortments align with customer demand. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in category management, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Power BI. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to shape category strategies in a competitive retail landscape.