assistant category manager digital

<div><div>Who We Are:</div><div>
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.</div><div></div><div>
Role Overview:</div><div>
Support the execution of category strategies and daily trading operations, using data insights, customer behavior, and market trends to help drive revenue, margin, and site performance across digital platforms. Coordinate and optimize key ecommerce functions including site merchandising, pricing, promotions, product readiness, and omnichannel fulfilment to ensure a seamless and commercially effective customer experience.</div><div></div><div>
Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Assist in the development and execution of category strategies to maximise revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction</li><li>
Conduct market research and analyze data to identify growth opportunities and competitive trends within the category.</li><li>
Support the delivery of the sales and margin of owned categories, monitor performance, and take proactive measures to achieve revenue and profitability targets.</li><li>
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify areas for growth and profitability improvement.</li><li>
Assist with development and management of category budgets, forecasting revenue and KPIs accurately Utilize data analytics tools to gather insights into category performance and customer behavior.</li><li>
Create and present regular reports on category performance, sales trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>
Present in weekly trade meetings; an overview of business performance as well as suitable data driven actions points to drive business metrics.</li><li>
Track key metrics such as GPV, UPT, Conversion, AOV.</li><li>
Daily site checks of key web/app links, product availability and findability within them and their visual merchandising.</li><li>
Review and analyse onsite customer experience for your categories identifying opportunities to drive users further through the conversion funnel to product pages and beyond.</li><li>
Periodic reviews and updates of the homepage menus and web/app filters vs global sites and local trends and campaigns to optimise user experience.</li><li>
Raising &amp; testing bugs and performing UATs basis areas of responsibility.</li><li>
Create ongoing trading calendar ensuring alignment with retail campaigns, checking readiness of campaign products, adjusting for regional nuances.</li><li>
Brief content requirements to relevant teams as needed in a timely manner.</li><li>
Participate in testing of any new features.</li><li>
Plan &amp; oversee execution of visual merchandising across key categories balancing commercial opportunities with brand priorities and visual aesthetics.</li><li>
Partner with CRO and analytics to measure and optimize.</li><li>
Ensure alignment with local (retail) pricing &amp; promotional calendar, executing for.com as required.</li><li>
Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.</li><li>
Ensure price changes go live as expected.</li><li>
Monitor competitor promotional activity and key product pricing.</li><li>
Monitor omnichannel fulfilment reports (rejection &amp; SLA data), identifying and taking actions regarding buffers, priorities and active status by store.</li><li>
Identify omnichannel opportunities and risks and highlight as appropriate.</li><li>
Participate in testing of any new functionalities relating to omnichannel</li><li>
Provide monthly store level volume forecasts as directed</li><li>
Provide volume forecasts to warehouse team</li><li>
Review size health on key categories and products, driving analytics for data &amp; reports where needed and addressing issues.</li><li>
Partner with catalog team to check readiness for key products and seasonal launches</li><li>
Identify and deactivate products as needed, based on commercial parameters including age of product, selling price and profit%, understanding the impact on sales &amp; profit of these decisions</li><li>
Oversee and guide inventory transfers across markets</li><li>
Manage and mentor x direct reports.</li><li>
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging professional development and growth opportunities for team members.</li><li>
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement training programs to enhance the team's skills and expertise.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Skills &amp; Experience</div><ul><li>
Proficiency in using website content management systems and e-commerce platforms such as Salesforce, Akeneo, Fluent, etc.</li><li>
Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse data.</li><li>
Strong command of MS Office Suite, especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.</li><li>
Basic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to interact with multiple software systems.</li><li>
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.</li><li>
Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, buying &amp; merchandising, content, and operations to ensure seamless execution of category strategies and campaigns.</li><li>
Work closely with Product Managers to ensure issues/bugs are reported and resolved, and also identify features to help user experience.</li></ul></div>

Assistant Category Manager (Digital)

<div>
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 Support the execution of category strategies and daily trading operations, using data insights, customer behavior, and market trends to help drive revenue, margin, and site performance across digital platforms. Coordinate and optimize key ecommerce functions including site merchandising, pricing, promotions, product readiness, and omnichannel fulfilment to ensure a seamless and commercially effective customer experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in the development and execution of category strategies to maximise revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research and analyze data to identify growth opportunities and competitive trends within the category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the delivery of the sales and margin of owned categories, monitor performance, and take proactive measures to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify areas for growth and profitability improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with development and management of category budgets, forecasting revenue and KPIs accurately Utilize data analytics tools to gather insights into category performance and customer behavior.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create and present regular reports on category performance, sales trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
 </li>
 <li>
 Present in weekly trade meetings; an overview of business performance as well as suitable data driven actions points to drive business metrics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track key metrics such as GPV, UPT, Conversion, AOV.
 </li>
 <li>
 Daily site checks of key web/app links, product availability and findability within them and their visual merchandising.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and analyse onsite customer experience for your categories identifying opportunities to drive users further through the conversion funnel to product pages and beyond.
 </li>
 <li>
 Periodic reviews and updates of the homepage menus and web/app filters vs global sites and local trends and campaigns to optimise user experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Raising &amp; testing bugs and performing UATs basis areas of responsibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create ongoing trading calendar ensuring alignment with retail campaigns, checking readiness of campaign products, adjusting for regional nuances.
 </li>
 <li>
 Brief content requirements to relevant teams as needed in a timely manner.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in testing of any new features.
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan &amp; oversee execution of visual merchandising across key categories balancing commercial opportunities with brand priorities and visual aesthetics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with CRO and analytics to measure and optimize.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure alignment with local (retail) pricing &amp; promotional calendar, executing for.com as required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure price changes go live as expected.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor competitor promotional activity and key product pricing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor omnichannel fulfilment reports (rejection &amp; SLA data), identifying and taking actions regarding buffers, priorities and active status by store.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify omnichannel opportunities and risks and highlight as appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in testing of any new functionalities relating to omnichannel
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide monthly store level volume forecasts as directed
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide volume forecasts to warehouse team
 </li>
 <li>
 Review size health on key categories and products, driving analytics for data &amp; reports where needed and addressing issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with catalog team to check readiness for key products and seasonal launches
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and deactivate products as needed, based on commercial parameters including age of product, selling price and profit%, understanding the impact on sales &amp; profit of these decisions
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee and guide inventory transfers across markets
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and mentor x direct reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging professional development and growth opportunities for team members.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement training programs to enhance the team's skills and expertise.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proficiency in using website content management systems and e-commerce platforms such as Salesforce, Akeneo, Fluent, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse data.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong command of MS Office Suite, especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to interact with multiple software systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, buying &amp; merchandising, content, and operations to ensure seamless execution of category strategies and campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with Product Managers to ensure issues/bugs are reported and resolved, and also identify features to help user experience.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Jumbo Group

<div>
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Assistant Category Manager &ndash; Appliances
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Appliances Retail
 
 
 
 Functional Area:
 
 Category Management
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 3 &ndash; 5 Years
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Business / Marketing / Commerce or related)
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an
 
 Assistant Category Manager &ndash; Appliances
 
 to support day-to-day category operations within a large-format retail environment. The role involves sales analysis, vendor coordination, inventory management, and promotional execution. This position is ideal for professionals aiming to grow into a full Category Manager role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies, pricing, and assortment plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and analyze sales performance, stock levels, sell-through, and promotional effectiveness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare regular analytical reports using Excel and retail ERP systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with vendors for order processing, follow-ups, delivery schedules, and documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in negotiating vendor pricing, promotions, rebates, and commercial terms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with marketing and sales teams for campaign execution and product launches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, and market trends; share insights with management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure accurate SKU, pricing, and promotional data in ERP and reporting systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support inventory planning to avoid stock-outs and minimize overstock or aging inventory.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide operational and administrative support to the category management team.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Desired Candidate Profile:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3&ndash;5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail buying.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior exposure to home appliances or consumer electronics retail is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in Excel and retail ERP systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good communication and vendor coordination skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive, commercially aware, and eager to learn.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 Category Management, Merchandising, Retail Buying, Appliances, Consumer Electronics, ERP, Excel Reporting, Inventory Management, Vendor Coordination, Retail Analytics, Promotions
 
</div>

Assistant Category Manager - Appliances

noon

<div>
 
 
 About noon
 
 
 
 Noon is building the Middle East&rsquo;s most powerful ecosystem of digital products and services: fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is simple:
 
 deliver to every door, every day.
 
 We imagine, build, and scale new businesses that create real commercial value and push noon&rsquo;s ecosystem forward. If you&rsquo;re wired to build from scratch, operate with speed, and turn ambiguity into momentum, this is where you belong.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the role:
 
 
 
 We are building a next-generation procurement marketplace across UAE &amp; KSA: a multi-category, multi-billion-dollar opportunity. As an assistant Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for building the categories from scratch, validating market dynamics, closing customers, and helping build Noon&rsquo;s B2B flywheel from the ground up.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and scale demand from scratch for your category
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and validate high-potential customer segments using data + on-ground insights
 </li>
 <li>
 Understand category economics, supplier incentives, and buying behaviors deeply
 </li>
 <li>
 Run experiments around pricing, RFQ workflows, customer incentives, and acquisition tactics
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3-5 years in Category, business development
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience dealing with SME or enterprise procurement customers is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to influence sellers and customers effectively
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to spend time in the market. Comfortable operating with minimal structure &amp; high expectations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Who Will Excel
 
 
 
 We are looking ONLY for people who operate like owners.
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Bias for action:
 
 you move before others finish thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Commercial sharpness:
 
 strong instincts around category, buyer behaviour, and incentives
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Resourcefulness:
 
 you know how to talk to customers, fix problems, and push things forward
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Assistant Manager, Commercial

HRsource

<div>
 
 A global beauty and personal care brand is looking for a Commercial Manager to help strengthen its regional performance through strong analytics, pricing support and merchandising planning. This role suits someone who enjoys working with data, understands commercial levers and wants to contribute to how products land and perform across multiple markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll be involved in:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Analysing sales trends, pricing, margins and category performance
 
 
 &bull; Supporting assortment planning and helping assess which products should be prioritised, adjusted or phased out
 
 
 &bull; Preparing commercial cases for new product launches
 
 
 &bull; Contributing to pricing recommendations across wholesale and RRP structures
 
 
 &bull; Reviewing partner and market performance to identify gaps and opportunities
 
 
 &bull; Assisting with trading calendars, forecasts and promotional plans
 
 
 &bull; Helping optimise stock to improve sell-through and reduce inefficiencies
 
 
 &bull; Preparing core commercial documents such as seasonal summaries, reports and order forms
 
 
 &bull; Coordinating with an Assistant Commercial Manager and providing day-to-day guidance
 
 
 
 
 
 What helps someone thrive here:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong analytical approach and confidence working with data
 
 
 &bull; Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI tools is a plus
 
 
 &bull; Background in merchandising, commercial planning, category management or similar roles
 
 
 &bull; Clear communication skills and the ability to present insights in a practical way
 
 
 &bull; Comfort working across different teams and managing multiple priorities
 
</div>

Commercial Manager (Insights, Pricing & Merchandising Strategy) Luxury Beauty

<div>
 
 
 About noon
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East&mdash;fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the role
 
 
 
 We are building a next-generation procurement marketplace across UAE &amp; KSA: a multi-category, multi-billion-dollar opportunity. As a B2B Sales Manager, you will be responsible for building demand from scratch in one or more categories, validating market dynamics, closing customers, and helping build Noon&rsquo;s B2B flywheel from the ground up.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll do:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 This role sits within a category-based sales structure, where each Sales Manager is responsible for a defined portfolio (office supplies, IT hardware, or packaging).
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and scale demand from scratch for your category
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and validate high-potential customer segments using data + on-ground insights
 </li>
 <li>
 Launch early GTM motions, close real customers, and capture revenue quickly
 </li>
 <li>
 Understand category economics, supplier incentives, and buying behaviors deeply
 </li>
 <li>
 Run experiments around pricing, RFQ workflows, customer incentives, and acquisition tactics
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll need:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3-8 years in B2B sales, category, business development
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience dealing with SME or enterprise procurement customers is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to influence sellers and customers effectively
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to spend time in the market. Comfortable operating with minimal structure and high expectations
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Who will excel?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Bias for action:
 
 you move before others finish thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Commercial sharpness:
 
 strong instincts around category, buyer behavior, and incentive
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Resourcefulness:
 
 you know how to talk to customers, fix problems, and push things forward
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Sales Manager

Condé Nast Middle East

<div>
 
 Cond&eacute; Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Cond&eacute; Nast Traveller, AD, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Glamour, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.
 
 
 
 
 
 The company is headquartered in London and New York and operates in 32 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico &amp; Latin America, Middle East, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S, with local licence partners across the globe.
 
 
 
 
 
 Cond&eacute; Nast Middle East is dedicated to producing high-quality, compelling content that connects with Middle East's most influential audiences. Our vision for our workplace is one that is centred on transparency and respect and with values that bring forward the best in all of us. We are committed to creating a culture where diverse voices and perspectives are encouraged and respected, and where all employees are equally supported in developing their careers &mdash; where people can truly be themselves and achieve their best.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Editorial Assistant, AD Middle East
 
 
 
 Architectural Digest is looking for an intelligent, creative and organised editorial assistant to join its growing team at AD Middle East, working across print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about design, architecture and style, and be able to write, report and research as well as support the team leads.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work with top editors on print: Write clever captions, headlines and sells; conduct and transcribe interviews; conduct research; help organise/print scouting photos; pitch ideas and reach out to industry contacts; create story fact sheets; manage contact lists; and more
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with top editors on digital: Write, pitch, report and research profiles and features to reach key AD audiences.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 1-2 years of relevant experience with a design/lifestyle brand or media publisher.
 </li>
 <li>
 Impeccable editorial judgement, writing, and ability to capture AD&rsquo;s voice to reach new and established audiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to work independently and quickly, and remain organised and efficient in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 A passion for the design category and a knowledge of its key players.
 </li>
 <li>
 Photoshop/video editing skills a plus
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Editorial Assistant- AD Middle East

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