Senior Category Manager BFL Group Dubai

The Senior Category Manager at BFL Group in TechnoPark, Dubai, UAE contributes by being a dynamic and pro-active “Category Head” to lead the Fashion Category in the markets BFL Group operates in, spearheading the growth and management of the category to make it a key contributor to the top line and bottom line for the overall business. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 15000-27000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of Senior Category Manager

• Plan and design the Fashion category with focus on sub-categorisation and range planning.
• Define the strategy to be implemented and the structure of the category.
• Category development, strategic decision making and planning.
• Coordinate with the Regional Retail Manager to ensure that stores are operationally structured and organized as per rules, regulations and standards.
• Develop the business plan, budget and manpower plan in stores for the Fashion category across the markets.
• Develop & implement sales strategy in co-ordination with the retail team.
• Management of supplier networks, driving merchandising and sales strategies and providing leadership/direction in each of the countries.
• Work with local and international Fashion distributors to ensure they source the right products at the right prices
• Enhance the customers’ experience in stores while navigating through the Fashion section.
• Work with the production team and lead them to what must be produce as private labels and monitor its sell through along other KPIs.

Requirements for Role of Senior Category Manager

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years plus of experience in purchasing, and project management; of which 3-5 as a Category Manager in Fashion.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Strong understanding of the retail industry in general and the Fashion category in specific
• Entrepreneurial, intelligent, and self-motivated professionals
• Self-starter, accountable and results oriented; takes initiative, is able to commit to and meet established deadlines and objectives, is able to work independently as well as a team player
• Fast learner, agile, keen, and capable of handling new and changing assignments, strong organizational skills are a must
• Analytical and curious; Ability to understand and interpret business contexts and complex/new scenarios/topics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills: able to present to and interact with managerial level and larger audiences, resolve/anticipate conflict, train and coach people.
• Committed to excellence and attention to detail.

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