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Arla Foods

<div>
 Location
 
 
 Dubai, AE
 
 
 At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world&rsquo;s favorite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puck&reg;, Lurpak&reg;, The Three Cows&reg;, Starbucks&reg;, and Castello&reg; Galaxy&reg; &ndash; names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.
 
 
 
 Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Dairy!
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic and driven
 
 Junior Category Manager
 
 to join our team. In this role, you&rsquo;ll co-lead strategic initiatives and independently manage select categories, helping shape the future of our portfolio through data-driven insights, shopper-centric execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
 
 
 This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with early experience in FMCG or retail who&rsquo;s ready to take ownership, grow their strategic thinking, and make a tangible impact from our
 
 Jebel Ali Office, Dubai.
 
 
 
 Read more about our part of the business here Inside Arla | Arla.
 
 
 
 How Will You Make An Impact.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define and localize medium to long-term growth drivers that resonate with the local customers, consumers and shoppers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Co-lead category development projects and own the strategy and execution for relevant categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Co-lead the development and own market-level JTBDs, shaping the future of our category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market analysis to uncover new growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deepen understanding of shopper behaviour and consumer trends to shape category plans and innovation proposals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Customize 4P category toolkits, trade decks, and NPD sell-ins to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in the execution of Perfect Store methodology to enhance in-store visibility and channel performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate and work hand in hand with NRM team to optimize pricing and promotions, driving profitable and sustainable growth.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and evaluate the performance of category initiatives, recommending adjustments as needed to achieve targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay updated on industry developments, market trends, and competitor activities to identify potential threats and opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide regular reports and presentations on category performance and insights to internal stakeholders.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What Will Make You Successful
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 In-Depth Category Analysis Use the 4P&rsquo;s framework to transform strategy into actionable plans, optimizing our market approach, and drive shopper centricity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Toolkit Localization Adapt regional NPD and category toolkits to reflect local market and channel dynamics, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Business Case Support Contribute to the development of bottom-up business cases that align with market needs and highlight growth opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promo Menu Creation Design targeted promotional menus by category and channel to enhance engagement and drive sustainable growth.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic Thinking Ability to contribute to the future direction of categories in-store, with a strong grasp of how to support and expand market strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional Experience 2&ndash;4 years of experience in category management, sales, marketing, or commercial roles within FMCG or retail environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Growth Mindset Proactively drive the business and commercial agenda to achieve strategic goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Market Insight Solid understanding of market, channel, and shopper dynamics to leverage growth opportunities for Arla and the category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Creative Problem Solving Pragmatic and innovative approach to to overcoming challenges and driving category excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical Expertise Competence in data analysis and insight generation using tools such as Nielsen, EPOS, or similar market data platforms.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What do we offer?
 
 
 
 At Arla, we know that our success is driven by your growth. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your ambition and ideas are truly valued. Here, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to shape innovative solutions in a dynamic industry, contributing to Arla&rsquo;s leadership in sustainability and the market. You&rsquo;ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a team that embraces diversity, inclusion, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact.
 
 
 
 Would you like to join us?
 
 
 
 If you want to shape the future of dairy and drive category performance with a passionate team, please apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.
 
 
 
 Shape the Future of Dairy
 
 
 
 Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
 
 
 We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
 
 
 Ref. 103237
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Segment
 
 Category Manager, Merchandising, Retail
 
 
</div>

Junior Category Development Manager - Dubai

<div><div><div><div><div>Location:
Dubai, AE
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world&rsquo;s favorite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puck&reg;, Lurpak&reg;, The Three Cows&reg;, Starbucks&reg;, and Castello&reg; Galaxy&reg; &ndash; names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world. 

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Dairy!

We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic and driven Junior Category Manager to join our team. In this role, you&rsquo;ll co-lead strategic initiatives and independently manage select categories, helping shape the future of our portfolio through data-driven insights, shopper-centric execution, and cross-functional collaboration. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with early experience in FMCG or retail who&rsquo;s ready to take ownership, grow their strategic thinking, and make a tangible impact from our Jebel Ali Office, Dubai. 
<div>Read more about our part of the business here: Inside Arla | Arla.</div> 

How will you make an impact.
<ul><li>Define and localize medium to long-term growth drivers that resonate with the local customers, consumers and shoppers.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Co-lead category development projects and own the strategy and execution for relevant categories.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Co-lead the development and own market-level JTBDs, shaping the future of our category.</li>
<li>Conduct market analysis to uncover new growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Deepen understanding of shopper behaviour and consumer trends to shape category plans and innovation proposals.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Customize 4P category toolkits, trade decks, and NPD sell-ins to ensure relevance and effectiveness.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist in the execution of Perfect Store methodology to enhance in-store visibility and channel performance.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collaborate and work hand in hand with NRM team to optimize pricing and promotions, driving profitable and sustainable growth.</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate the performance of category initiatives, recommending adjustments as needed to achieve targets.</li>
<li>Stay updated on industry developments, market trends, and competitor activities to identify potential threats and opportunities.</li>
<li>Provide regular reports and presentations on category performance and insights to internal stakeholders.</li> 
</ul>
What will make you successful
<ul>
<li>In-Depth Category Analysis: Use the 4P&rsquo;s framework to transform strategy into actionable plans, optimizing our market approach, and drive shopper centricity.</li>
<li>Toolkit Localization: Adapt regional NPD and category toolkits to reflect local market and channel dynamics, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
</li></ul><ul><li>Business Case Support: Contribute to the development of bottom-up business cases that align with market needs and highlight growth opportunities.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Promo Menu Creation: Design targeted promotional menus by category and channel to enhance engagement and drive sustainable growth.</li> 
</ul>
Competencies:
<ul>
<li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to the future direction of categories in-store, with a strong grasp of how to support and expand market strategies.</li>
<li>Professional Experience: 2&ndash;4 years of experience in category management, sales, marketing, or commercial roles within FMCG or retail environments.</li>
<li>Growth Mindset: Proactively drive the business and commercial agenda to achieve strategic goals.</li>
<li>Market Insight: Solid understanding of market, channel, and shopper dynamics to leverage growth opportunities for Arla and the category.</li>
<li>Creative Problem Solving: Pragmatic and innovative approach to to overcoming challenges and driving category excellence.</li>
<li>Analytical Expertise: Competence in data analysis and insight generation using tools such as Nielsen, EPOS, or similar market data platforms.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
<div>
What do we offer?</div>
<div>
At Arla, we know that our success is driven by your growth. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your ambition and ideas are truly valued. Here, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to shape innovative solutions in a dynamic industry, contributing to Arla&rsquo;s leadership in sustainability and the market. You&rsquo;ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a team that embraces diversity, inclusion, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact.</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
Would you like to join us?</div>
<div>
If you want to shape the future of dairy and drive category performance with a passionate team, please apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
Shape the Future of Dairy</div>
<div>
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.</div> 
<div></div>

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry. 

#LI-ALETY 
Ref.: 103237 
<div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div></div> 
 
Job Segment: Category Manager, Merchandising, Retail</div><div></div>

<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, and Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Category Manager
 
 to join our
 
 Sports Common Division
 
 . Reporting to the
 
 Head of Category/Brand
 
 , the incumbent will play a key role in driving sales growth, optimizing inventory, and shaping category strategies to strengthen GMG&rsquo;s leadership in the sports retail industry.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead category management by developing and executing strategies that align with customer demand and business objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research to evaluate customer trends, competitor activity, and sales data for informed decision-making.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement promotional plans to maximize category profitability, leveraging seasonal opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee buying and merchandising teams to ensure product assortments meet customer expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and secure optimal pricing and delivery terms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilize tools such as
 
 SAP
 
 and
 
 Power BI
 
 to analyze category performance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing product availability with cost efficiency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure seamless product flow and resolve supply chain challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and present detailed category performance reports with actionable insights to senior leadership.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Postgraduate degree is an advantage).
 </li>
 <li>
 7+ years of experience in
 
 Category Management
 
 , with at least 5 years in
 
 Sports Retail
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in
 
 SAP ERP
 
 ,
 
 Power BI
 
 , and category management tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong expertise in
 
 inventory optimization
 
 and supplier negotiations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven leadership and team mentoring abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent organizational, multitasking, and strategic planning skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and presentation skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Opportunity to work with a market leader in sports retail.
 </li>
 <li>
 A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Competitive compensation and benefits package.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional development and growth opportunities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Category Manager

Genius HRTech Limited

<div>
 
 At Genius we are Hiring for a role of Category Manager-Brand Manager for one of the Luxury Retail
 
 
 Location Dubai
 
 
 Candidate experience from Luxury retail Kindly apply for this Job:
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Brand Portfolio Management:
 
 Overseeing the assigned portfolio of brands, ensuring a deep understanding of the brands in their entirety and the retail business environment
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Brand Principal Relationships:
 
 Managing relationships with brand principals comprehensively, including product, marketing, training, new launches, and more
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Market Research &amp; Strategy Development:
 
 Analyzing trends in both international and domestic markets, crafting strategies to stay ahead of competitors. Acting as the key point of contact for market intelligence in the watch industry
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Sales Forecasting &amp; Budgeting:
 
 Forecasting sales accurately and developing brand budgets to ensure business goals are met
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Business Planning:
 
 Developing actionable business plans to achieve brand objectives and growth targets
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Sales Target &amp; Purchase Monitoring:
 
 Monitoring sales targets and purchases across multiple markets and channels for the assigned brand portfolio
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Pricing Parity &amp; Benchmarking:
 
 Ensuring pricing parity across all brand channels, continuously benchmarking against home markets to maintain competitiveness
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Brand/Product Lifecycle Management:
 
 Managing the entire lifecycle of the brand/products, from product selection to sales and customer delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Order &amp; Inventory Management:
 
 Overseeing the buying cycle and order placement, while effectively managing the Open-To-Buy (OTB) process. Ensuring proper inventory management, with attention to product availability, slow-moving items, and liquidation strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Store Planograms &amp; Brand Placement:
 
 Developing and reviewing store planograms and brand placements, ensuring they align with brand standards and are evaluated regularly
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Best Practices Implementation:
 
 Collaborating closely with brand principals to gain a deep understanding of global best practices and effectively adapt and implement them within the regional market
 </li>
 <li>
 
 E-commerce Strategy:
 
 Leading the growth and development of the e-commerce business for the assigned brand portfolio, encompassing both Rivoli Group&rsquo;s owned e-commerce platform and third-party marketplaces
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Brand boutiques:
 
 Identifying opportunities for enhancing client servicing and ensure the effective operation and management of brand boutiques to deliver exceptional customer experiences
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Travel retail business:
 
 Collaborating closely with the travel retail team to ensure the brand&rsquo;s performance is maximized and business opportunities are fully optimized in the travel retail channel
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Marketing Initiatives:
 
 Driving marketing initiatives for the assigned brands, collaborating closely with the in-house marketing team and the brand principals
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Retail Store Visits:
 
 Conducting regular visits to retail stores to ensure proper brand visibility and adherence to merchandising guidelines
 
</div>

Careem

<div>
 
 About the Company
 
 
 
 Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region&rsquo;s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery, pharmacy and retail products. As an exciting new vertical within Careem (a startup within a startup), we&rsquo;re in the early stages of building our product and have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve our ambitious growth goals in this burgeoning space.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a Category Manager, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for driving our strategies on assortment by defining our selection by store and working with other teams on sourcing, pricing and promotions across our markets for categories. This is a unique role with the opportunity to create genuine impact for the lives of everyday people in our region. We&rsquo;re looking for someone with solid experience in procuring and managing the entire supply chain of products to ensure we provide the best quality products at the right price.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and lead the product line for Careem Groceries
 </li>
 <li>
 Design the go to market strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with the team on maintaining the selection strategy in alignment with the overall department &amp; business strategy and requirements..
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with the team to identify the selection which need to be sourced within the categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business
 </li>
 <li>
 Source &amp; negotiate the required selection with the best prices, quality and minimum MOQ that meets the business objectives, and ensure a competitive commercial terms with the suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
 Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 At least 5+ years of experience in the grocery industry in Buying or Category Management with "Fresh".. Time spent in tech or a start-up is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs or brand owners. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership.
 </li>
 <li>
 You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical skills is a big plus
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 What We&rsquo;ll Provide You
 
 
 
 We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
 </li>
 <li>
 Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Category Manager - Fresh

Transmed Holding Limited

<div>Overview:
<div>
To plan, sell to the customer Head Office, and enable field operations team to execute the In-store Fundamentals and Sales Business Plans in the assigned customers/brands in order to develop the customers' business and achieve the company's objectives.
</div>Responsibilities:

Business Development<ul><li>
Active engagement in developing of customer agreement elements, deploy these to field execution teams to facilitate execution and monitor compliance on monthly basis.</li><li>
Manage our service level to the customer and ensure opportunities are identified and resolved (database management, stock management&hellip;)</li><li>
Conduct quarterly business reviews with the customer head office to ensure target measures and plans are being achieved.</li><li>
Develop a Joint Business Plan that delivers on Customer and Company objectives.
</li><li>Own the customer share report (where applicable) to be updated on monthly basis and share internally. Analyse the data and ensure opportunities are identified and resolved.</li><li>
Develop customer scorecard to be updated on monthly basis and shared internally and externally.</li><li>
Spot business building and sales fundamentals opportunities at the customer/store level and have an action plan on hand to rectify those opportunities.</li><li>
Liaise with Finance for account reconciliation and customer receivable.</li><li>
To be compliant with company&rsquo;s finance SOPs.</li><li>
Build strategic business relationship with key stakeholders with respective counterparts at the customer level and leverage those relationships to achieve company&rsquo;s objectives.</li><li>
Knowledge of key insights and developments within the customer ahead of time and leveraging these changes to build the business.</li></ul> 
Develop, Sell and Execute Category Management Projects<ul><li>
Liaise internally to develop Category Management projects based on customer category/ brand opportunities.
</li><li>Conceptually Sell the project to the customer while agreeing on joint KPI&rsquo;s
</li><li>Deploy and enable the field operations team to execute the agreed concept sell
</li><li>Track execution as per agreed timelines to ensure Compliance VS Agreement</li><li>
Commercialize the wins or opportunities by sharing the close out report</li></ul>
Plan &amp; Execute Brand Initiatives<ul><li>
Liaise with Category Manager to plan brand initiatives by customer that ensures sufficiency for company (Sales/Fundamentals) and customer objectives
</li><li>Execute the brand initiatives aligned with the Category Manager
</li><li>Sell the brand initiatives to the customer
</li><li>Communicate the plan to field operations team via My Store and enable them with the right tools to ensure best in class execution</li></ul>
Market Intelligence and Competitive Reporting<ul><li>
Communicate internally to BDT and management any activity done by customers/competitors which can have an impact on our business in order to take require action.</li><li>
Develop or suggest defense / Offense plans to counter key competitor activities
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Graduate Degree in Marketing / Management and / or related field.</li><li>
2 years+ of Sales Executive experience</li></ul></div>

Senior Sales Executive

GREENERATION ADVANCED GROWING OF BEVERAGE CROPS LLC

Greeneration is a high-end vertical farm supplying premium edible flowers, leaves, and microgreens to top chefs, luxury hotels, and fine dining establishments across the UAE. See our product catalog.As we grow, we are looking for a Category (Product) Manager to take ownership of the company&rsquo;s product portfolio through strategic planning, market analysis, new product development and launches, pricing management, packaging, and branding. This is a key role responsible for identifying and launching the right product for the right audience.Key ResponsibilitiesMarket and Competitor Analysis:<ul><li>Monitor industry trends and market reports</li><li>Analyze consumer demand through customer interviews and pulling purchasing data</li><li>Assess competitor positions and pricing strategies</li></ul>Product Strategy Development:<ul><li>Build and update the assortment matrix</li><li>Identify priority categories for growth</li><li>Plan the launch of new products and phase-out of unprofitable ones</li></ul>Pricing and Positioning:<ul><li>Define pricing policies for product categories</li><li>Forecast sales volumes and purchasing needs</li><li>Manage category profitability and margins</li><li>Calculate product cost together with production and finance teams</li><li>Develop unique selling propositions and positioning for each category</li></ul>New Product Development and Launch:<ul><li>Prepare technical briefs for R&amp;D and production teams</li><li>Source and vet suppliers for new products and arrange first batch delivery</li><li>Negotiate purchasing terms, prices, minimum order quantities, and lead times</li><li>Participate in packaging and brand style design</li><li>Organize product testing and pilot launches</li></ul>Marketing Support:<ul><li>Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop promotional plans and communication materials</li><li>Collaborate with the sales team to promote new products</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>3+ years of experience in Category / Product Management within a manufacturing or brand company preferably in HoReCa, foodservice, F&amp;B distribution, or retail</li><li>Understanding of the full product lifecycle &mdash; from idea to market launch</li><li>Experience with marketing research and sales analysis</li><li>Skills in pricing and assortment planning</li><li>Strong negotiation skills, experience in tendering and contract management</li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with production, marketing, and sales teams</li><li>Higher education (Marketing, Economics, Management, Business administration, Supply chain, or related field)</li><li>Fluent English language skills, Arabic is an advantage</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Analytical thinking</li><li>Strategic vision</li><li>Project management skills</li><li>Strong communication and persuasion skills</li><li>Results-oriented mindset</li><li>Negotiation skills with suppliers</li><li>Research and data analysis</li></ul>We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary to be discussed with the right candidate</li><li>Opportunity to work with a growing and innovative company</li><li>Professional development and growth opportunities</li><li>A collaborative and environmentally conscious workplace</li><li>Work schedule Monday - Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>Hybrid location: work time is split between office, farm, events and client meetings</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

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