Category Manager (Homecare)

Black & Grey HR; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a seasoned Category Manager for its operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on driving category growth through market insights, partnerships with distributors, and robust budgeting and pricing strategies.

You will lead a portf olio of FMCG categories, coordinate with buyers and merchandisers, and ensure profitability in a fast-paced market. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in category management, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience as a Category Manager in FMCG.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in financial analysis and budget management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage complexity, make data-driven decisions, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to identify industry and consumer trends, leveraging insights to drive category growth.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with direct distributors and wholesalers to optimize product offerings.
• Develop annual budgets and sales targets for each category, ensuring profitability and alignment with business objectives.
• Implement business plans to achieve strategic goals, overseeing pricing strategies and margin maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize category performance, implementing exit strategies for underperforming products.
• Build strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing and ensure quality service delivery.
• Manage inventory levels and product availability to meet customer demand and maximize sales opportunities.
• Strategically position product categories to enhance visibility and market share.
• Conduct competitive analysis to monitor pricing trends and market positioning.
• Collaborate closely with buyers and merchandisers to expand and diversify product categories.

Skills

Category management

FMCG

Data analysis

Budget management

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to identify industry and consumer trends, leveraging insights to drive category growth.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with direct distributors and wholesalers to optimize product offerings.
• Develop annual budgets and sales targets for each category, ensuring profitability and alignment with business objectives.
• Implement business plans to achieve strategic goals, overseeing pricing strategies and margin maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize category performance, implementing exit strategies for underperforming products.
• Build strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing and ensure quality service delivery.
• Manage inventory levels and product availability to meet customer demand and maximize sales opportunities.
• Strategically position product categories to enhance visibility and market share.
• Conduct competitive analysis to monitor pricing trends and market positioning.
• Collaborate closely with buyers and merchandisers to expand and diversify product categories.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Category Manager in the FMCG sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in financial analysis and budget management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage complexity, make data-driven decisions, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Attractive Salary + Benefits