Category Manager (Perfumes & Cosmetics)

Client of Aroma City Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aroma City Group is seeking a Category Manager in Doha, Qatar to analyze data and market insights, develop long-term product category growth strategies, and optimize vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and quality services.

The role focuses on ensuring product availability, designing category positioning, and collaborating with marketing, buyers, and merchandisers to drive revenue and profitability in the perfumes, beauty, luxury, and FMCG sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role.
• Experience in Category Management, preferably within Perfumes, Beauty, Luxury, or FMCG.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier-management experience.
• Strong understanding of sales, margins, profitability, and category growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and market insights to identify industry and consumer trends
• Develop long-term strategies for product category growth
• Develop exit strategies for underperforming products
• Build strong relationships with vendors to achieve competitive pricing and quality services
• Ensure product availability by placing appropriate orders based on consumer demand
• Determine category positioning to maximize visibility and consumer appeal
• Work closely with marketing teams on pricing and promotional activities
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand and optimize product categories
• Forecast product demand to maintain sustainable inventory levels
• Take responsibility for category budgets and revenue performance

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze data and market insights to identify industry and consumer trends
• Develop long-term strategies for product category growth
• Develop exit strategies for underperforming products
• Build strong relationships with vendors to achieve competitive pricing and quality services
• Ensure product availability by placing appropriate orders based on consumer demand
• Determine category positioning to maximize visibility and consumer appeal
• Work closely with marketing teams on pricing and promotional activities
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand and optimize product categories
• Forecast product demand to maintain sustainable inventory levels
• Take responsibility for category budgets and revenue performance

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role.
• Experience in Category Management, preferably within Perfumes, Beauty, Luxury, or FMCG.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier-management experience.
• Strong understanding of sales, margins, profitability, and category growth.
• Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Strong commercial mindset with a solid understanding of marketing and sales principles.