Strategic Category Manager, FMCG Retail Growth

Black & Grey HR; Najran, Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Manager for a retail group in Saudi Arabia. This strategic role is focused on driving growth within the supermarket division by analyzing market data, establishing supplier partnerships, and developing sales targets. Candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in category management within the FMCG sector and possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. This position offers an attractive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in the FMCG sector.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis and budget management.
• Keen attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to drive category growth.
• Establish partnerships with distributors to optimize products.
• Develop budgets and sales targets for categories.
• Implement strategic business plans and monitor performance.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors for better margins.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Manager for a retail group in Saudi Arabia. This strategic role is focused on driving growth within the supermarket division by analyzing market data, establishing supplier partnerships, and developing sales targets. Candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in category management within the FMCG sector and possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. This position offers an attractive salary plus benefits.