Category Manager Al Futtaim Retail

Al Futtaim Group is currently looking for a Category Manager in Dubai who will be responsible for supporting the Head of Commercial with the development of the Health & Lifestyle Category to maximize sales and gross margin objectives while managing inventory objectives for specific brands. Develops strategic objectives to ensure long-term sustained growth across all markets. This is a senior level full time role. For this role the salary ranges from 12000 AED to 25000 AED, which may be slightly negotiatable during the interview.

Duties of Category Manager

• Develop implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies relevant to the category; adhere to legislation and brand guidelines’; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practices with peers and other stakeholders.
• Work with Exclusive Brands to develop and deliver exclusive products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
• Working in partnership with the planning team, agree on a merchandising strategy that drives and delivers the right range in the right store; ensures availability in the store; and controls of slow-moving stock.
• Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
• Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximizes profitability. Operate within the Company pricing strategy.
• Working in conjunction with the Planning team to ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customer’s needs.
• Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance.
• Develop build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Watsons proposition and meet customer needs.
• Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
• Category expert utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives.

Eligibility Requirements for Category Manager

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree/ Professional Degree/ Post Graduate or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Buyer in a retail environment (Health and Beauty).
• Preferably someone with experience in Retail.

Skills Desired

• Uses sound judgment when making decisions.
• Act with integrity and respect.
• Adapt to changes required by the business.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage promptly and independently also unexpected events and issues.
• Ability to identify priorities and organize and plan activities to ensure proper and timely execution.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Able to travel.

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