Category Manager at Transmed in Dubai Hills Estate, Business Park 3, Bldg 3, Level 5 E44, Dubai, UAE will set & deploy the Trade Marketing Business Plan of an assigned brand/category and manage the execution of all necessary national & tailored activities to increase company Sales and maximize profitability through efficient spending within these categories/brands. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 10000-25000 AED/month.

Responsibilities

• Managing  Principals
• Manages the relationship with the suppliers of the assigned brands in order to maximize the support of the brands in their Market.
• Develops along with the suppliers the necessary Sales Business Plans and other marketing activities in order. To maximize sales and grow the business of the assigned brand(s).
• Brand Management
• Sets, aligns and executes the joint business plan for the brands assigned in order to focus the efforts and maximize brand sales.
• Manages the initiatives’ funds allocated to each brand in an optimum manner in order to maximize brands sales and profits.
• Manages the sales forecast of each assigned brand in order to ensure optimum stock levels.
• Works with local agencies on the execution of the brand marketing activities and development / deployment of in-store & POS. Material in order to ensure top quality execution and achieve brand image / equity objectives.
• Analyzes brand Sales data and market share trends by channel and come up with meaningful conclusions and insights. In order to develop the necessary marketing activities by channel.
• Communication with the Sales Team
• Communicates the brand marketing plans and activities to the Sales team in a timely manner in order to ensure flawless execution of these activities.
• Conducts frequent field visits and communicate observations to management in order to ensure in-store execution meets brand strategy.
• Collects and understands from Sales’ customer objectives and plans, and develops the necessary brand plans. That fit the customer objectives in order to maximize Sales and secure customer’s support.
• Category & Shopper Understanding
• Outlines the dynamics of the brand’s category in order to develop the necessary activities. (Competitors, pricing, range, activities, etc.)
• Collects data concerning shopper needs, habits and trends with regards to the assigned brand in order to develop the necessary marketing activities.

Requirements for Role of Category Manager