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<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.
Job Summary:
This role will be responsible for developing and executing category plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to ensure the successful implementation of category strategies. Your goal is to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising to meet consumer needs and achieve business objectives. 
Job Responsibilities:
Category Strategy Development: 
Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis, consumer insights, and company objectives. 
 
Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans to capitalize on them. 
 
Market Analysis and Insights: 
Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape. 
 
Analyze sales data, market share, and other performance metrics to inform category decisions. 
 
Assortment Planning &amp; Analytics
 
Analyze &amp; Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales. 
 
Pricing and Promotions: 
Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability. 
Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility. 
 
Merchandising and Planogram Development: 
Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience. 
Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations. 
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals. 
 
Communicate category plans and performance to key stakeholders. 
 
Inventory Management: 
Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels. 
Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and discontinuations. 
 
Performance Tracking and Reporting: 
Track category performance and provide regular reports to management. 
Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Functional / Technical Competencies
SAP - BO / BI - Advanced Understanding.
 
MS Office - Excel &amp; Power BI
 
Integrated Business Planning Tools</div>

Planner - Everyday Goods Retail

PlaceUp

<div>Position Overview
We are looking for a results-driven Category Manager to manage and grow assigned product categories across FMCG retail and e-commerce channels. The role involves developing category strategies, optimizing product assortment, driving sales through pricing and promotions, and ensuring consistent brand visibility both in-store and online. 
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy &amp; Growth<ul><li>
Develop and implement category plans to achieve sales, margin, and market share targets across traditional retail and e-commerce platforms.</li><li>
Conduct market research and analyze consumer insights, trends, and competitor activities.</li><li>
Identify opportunities for product portfolio expansion, new launches, and seasonal campaigns.</li></ul>
Retail &amp; E-Commerce Channel Management<ul><li>
Optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions for both offline (retail/distribution) and online (marketplaces, D2C platforms, e-retailers).</li><li>
Coordinate with e-commerce teams to ensure accurate product listings, content, images, and digital merchandising.</li><li>
Monitor online sales performance, traffic, and conversion to adjust strategies.</li><li>
Ensure strong brand visibility at physical points of sale (POS) through planograms, displays, and activations.</li></ul>
Supplier &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>
Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and promotional support.</li><li>
Manage relationships with key suppliers, distributors, and e-commerce partners.</li><li>
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, sales, and finance teams to execute plans effectively.</li></ul>
Performance Monitoring &amp; Reporting<ul><li>
Track sales, profitability, and market share performance for assigned categories.</li><li>
Monitor inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock across retail outlets and online warehouses.</li><li>
Provide regular reports with insights and recommendations to management.</li></ul>
Requirements<ul><li>
Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA is a plus).</li><li>
4 - 6 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or product management in FMCG and/or e-commerce.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of FMCG distribution models, retail operations, and online marketplaces.</li><li>
Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.</li><li>
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of ERP, retail management systems, and e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, Amazon Seller Central) is an advantage.</li></ul></div>

Category Manager

<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 Summary:
The incumbent will oversee category management within GMG's Sports Common division, driving sales growth, optimizing inventory, and ensuring product assortments align with customer demand and business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Category / Brand, the incumbent will develop and implement strategies to enhance category performance and maintain GMG's leadership position in the sports retail industry.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>The incumbent will manage all aspects of category assortment planning and execution, including product selection, pricing, and inventory optimization.
</li><li>Conduct in-depth market research to evaluate customer trends, competitor activity, and sales data to contribute to the shaping of category strategies.</li><li>The incumbent will develop promotional plans to maximize category profitability and align with seasonal opportunities.
</li><li>Oversee the buying and merchandising teams to ensure product assortments meet customer expectations and align with GMG's strategic goals.
</li><li>The incumbent will monitor supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and secure the best pricing and delivery terms.
</li><li>Leverage tools such as SAP and Power BI to assess category performance, identify improvement areas, and drive corrective actions.
</li><li>Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing product availability with cost efficiency.</li><li>Partner with the logistics team to ensure seamless product flow and proactively resolve supply chain challenges.</li><li>Prepare and present comprehensive category performance reports, offering insights and recommendations to senior leadership.</li></ul>
People Management: 
The incumbent is responsible for setting clear objectives and performance targets in collaboration with team members, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals. This role involves actively mentoring, guiding, and providing direction to the team to cultivate skill development, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The incumbent applies structured performance management practices to monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and drive the team towards achieving periodic KPIs. Through strategic oversight and regular feedback, the incumbent fosters a results-oriented environment, empowering the team to meet and exceed established benchmarks while supporting both individual and collective growth.<ul>
</ul>Functional / Technical Competencies:
Proficient in data analytics tools.
 
Expert in inventory optimization.
 
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
 
Exceptional negotiation and strategic planning.
 
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. 
 
Internal / External Interactions: 
Coordination with marketing teams.
 
Engagement with supply chain teams.
 
Liaison with merchandising department 
Interaction with finance for budgeting. 
Negotiation with suppliers and vendors.
 
Coordination with logistics providers.
 
Liaison with market research agencies.
 
Engagement with promotional partners.
 
Collaboration with quality assurance teams.</div>

Category Manager - Sports Brand

Pexaworks

Role summary:You&rsquo;ll own the commercial performance of one or more product categories on Grubss &mdash; shaping, assortment, pricing, supplier relationships, product content and promotions to grow category revenue, margin and customer satisfaction across our marketplace.Key responsibilities:&#9679; Assortment &amp; Merchandising: Define SKU mix, lifecycle (launch, grow, prune), and merchandising hierarchy for your category to maximise conversion and AOV.&#9679; Supplier &amp; Sourcing Management: Identify, onboard and maintain relationships with suppliers and distributors; negotiate price, payment terms, and promotional support.&#9679; Pricing &amp; Promotions: Set competitive pricing, plan/promote offers and coordinate flash sales / marketplace campaigns to hit weekly &amp; monthly targets.&#9679; Product Content &amp; SEO: Own product titles, descriptions, specs, images and on-site SEO so listings convert and reduce returns.&#9679; Inventory &amp; Demand Planning: Work with operations to maintain healthy stock levels, reduce OOS, and improve fill-rate through forecasting and reorder triggers.&#9679; Data &amp; Performance Analysis: Use weekly/monthly dashboards to track GMV, margin, sell-through, conversion, returns and take corrective action.&#9679; Cross-functional execution: Coordinate with marketing, operations, supply chain, customer support and finance to deliver launches and promotional calendars.&#9679; Competitive &amp; Market Research: Monitor competitor prices, new products and shopper behavior to inform assortment and pricing decisions.Required qualifications &amp; experience:&#9679; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Economics or related field.&#9679; 2&ndash;3 years experience in e-commerce, retail or FMCG category/merchandising role (marketplaces experience is a plus).&#9679; Strong analytical skills &mdash; comfortable with Excel (pivot tables), Google Sheets, basic SQL or BI tools to derive insights.&#9679; Practical experience with product listing platforms (Shopify/WooCommerce/Magento) or marketplace seller consoles.&#9679; Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills; results-driven and customer oriented.Technical &amp; desirable skills:&#9679; Familiarity with Google Analytics, basic CRO practices (A/B testing), and SEO for product pages.&#9679; Experience with inventory/ERP systems, or exposure to forecasting tools.&#9679; Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and remote/agency partners.Behaviours we want:&#9679; Data-driven, decisive and outcome-focused.&#9679; Commercially savvy with a bias for experimentation and fast iteration.&#9679; Strong communicator: able to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.&#9679; Attention to detail (content, pricing, promos) and ownership mentality.What We'll Offer:&#9679; A fast-growth marketplace environment &mdash; strong learning curve across sourcing, operations and digital merchandising.&#9679; Clear impact: direct ownership of category performance and visibility to leadership.&#9679; Competitive Dubai compensation package, plus learning opportunities.Job Type: Full-timePay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Athlocity

<div>
 
 
 Role Summary:
 
 
 
 As Assistant Category Manager you will assist in the development and execution of category strategies, manage product assortments, pricing, and promotions, analyze data for insights, and collaborate across functionally to enhance the customer experience and achieve revenue targets. You will ensure the category meets customer needs, stays competitive both on assortment, pricing and proposition. Primary Objective: To assist the Category Manager in optimizing the performance of the assigned product category by actively participating in category strategy development, assortment planning, pricing strategies, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Category Strategy Support:
 
 
 &bull; Assist in the development and execution of category strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct market research and analyze data to identify growth opportunities and competitive trends within the category. Onsite:
 
 
 &bull; Manage the store front for your respective category / categories. Understanding brand launches and product flows
 
 
 &bull; Work with the category manager and content team / creative to execute brand visibility plans
 
 
 &bull; Assist the category manager in the execution of paid advertising by brands Assortment Planning: &bull; Collaborate with the Category Manager in curating and managing the product assortment, ensuring it meets customer demand and aligns with the category strategy.
 
 
 &bull; Assist in evaluating new product selections, discontinuing underperforming items, and monitoring inventory levels.
 
 
 Pricing and Promotion Assistance:
 
 
 &bull; Support pricing strategy development, including competitive analysis and pricing adjustments to optimize profitability.
 
 
 &bull; Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
 
 
 Data Analysis and Reporting:
 
 
 &bull; Utilize data analytics tools to gather insights into category performance, customer behavior, and search and sales trends.
 
 
 &bull; Prepare and present regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and category performance to aid decision-making.
 
 
 &bull; Present in weekly trade meetings; an overview of business performance as well as suitable data driven actions points to drive business metrics
 
 
 &bull; Track key metrics such as GPV, UPT, Conversion, AOV Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 
 &bull; Work collaboratively with marketing, content, operations, and other departments to ensure the successful execution of category strategies and initiatives.
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with the Product managers to ensure the issues/bugs are reported and resolved and also identify features to help user experience.
 
 
 &bull; Plan and execute campaigns in collaboration with marketing, content and catalog teams
 
 
 
 
 
 
 People Management:
 
 
 
 The incumbent holds no direct supervisory responsibilities but is expected to engage effectively within their function and collaboratively across cross-functional teams. This role contributes meaningfully, whether through operational contributions and/or by offering specialized expertise, guidance, and support, to ensure alignment with either functional and/or strategic organizational goals and objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Functional/Technical Competencies:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Understanding the principles and practices of category management, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and inventory management.
 
 
 &bull; Arabic would be a plus
 
 
 &bull; Proficiency in data analysis tools and software to gather, analyze, and draw insights from sales data, market trends, and customer behavior.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to conduct market research to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and competitive landscape within the assigned category.
 
 
 &bull; Assisting in the planning and execution of promotional campaigns and strategies to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 &bull;7 years + 3 years related experience in category management or e-commerce operations.
 
 
 &bull;Previous experience in a related role is preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
 
 
 &bull;Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software. Knowledge of e-commerce platforms and industry trends.
 
 
 &bull;Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
 
 
 &bull;Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
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Assistant Category Manager

Fendi

<div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Position
</h3>The Man's Department Manager is responsible to run properly the Man's Department meeting KPIs and achieving assigned goals in terms of sales, product and team. He/she is responsible for merchandising, stock availability, sales, profitability, customer journey, team coaching and general day-by-day management.
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job responsibilities
</h3>Category Sales Management and Business Development
<ul><li>Lead and develop the business of the Department, by cultivating a comprehensive and strategic understanding of it and relating to all relevant stakeholders
</li><li>Monitor and achieve category department performance with relevant KPIs;
</li><li>Analyse the category business, propose and implement action plans to improve results;
</li><li>Set category performance target for the team and individual with the Store Manager;
</li><li>Be sensitive to competitors' trading activities and give feedback to Store Manager.
</li></ul>Client Management
<ul><li>Leverage all clienteling tools to achieve Department and Store business goals;
</li><li>Demonstrate as a sales leadership by delivering excellent customer service and implementing clienteling activities;
</li><li>Manage customer service quality, to meet customer expectations by offering excellent customer service standards;
</li><li>Improve Mystery Shopper Results with action plans;
</li><li>Implement appropriate CRM tools and develop loyal customer of particular product category;
</li><li>Act as brand category ambassador to educate VIP and new Clients;
</li><li>Participate into ad-hoc Clientele projects.
</li></ul>Operations and Visual Merchandising
<ul><li>Ensure that merchandize is properly managed, displayed, stored and maintained by team;
</li><li>Maintain inventory accuracy and shrink rates within company standards;
</li><li>Report to Stock Planning and Merchandising team when there is out of stock on best sellers.
</li><li>Maintain the Visual Merchandising consistent with Company standards;
</li><li>Align periodically visual merchandising and sales performance;
</li></ul>Team Management and Development
<ul><li>Discuss individual performance every month and coach team members
</li><li>Motivate the team so that they perform at their highest level to meet their individual and store objectives
</li><li>Organize the team in an efficient manner according to business needs and delegate responsibility
</li><li>Translate strategic and business goals into concrete and individual actions and objectives
</li><li>Conduct category training to the team
</li><li>Execute the in-store training routine set by the Store Manager
</li></ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Profile
</h3><ul><li>5 years' experience in a Supervisor role in Fashion/Luxury Sales with exposure to Man's product category
</li><li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is preferred
</li><li>Fluency in English
</li><li>Leadership and experience in managing large teams
</li><li>Strong communication skills
</li><li>Excellent relationships skills, self-reliant, approachable and patient
</li><li>Confidence, organizational skills, professionalism
</li><li>Goal oriented approach, multitasking
</li><li>Client focus with great business acumen
</li><li>Administration and financial skills
</li><li>Computer skills and Retail management system knowledge
</li><li>Strong knowledge and/or interest for fashion/luxury industry
</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">FENDI
 
MAISON
 
</h2><div>The Fendi Maison was established by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in Rome in 1925. The opening of the first Fendi boutique &ndash; a handbag shop and fur workshop followed. Soon winning international acclaim, Fendi emerged as a brand renowned for its elegance, craftsmanship, innovation and style.
 
Called by the legendary five Fendi sisters, the collaboration with the late Karl Lagerfeld began back in 1965 and lasted 54 years. In 1992, Silvia Venturini Fendi seconded him in the Artistic Direction; in 1994, she is given the direction of Accessories and later of Menswear.
 
In 2000, the LVMH group acquires Fendi becoming in 2001 its majority shareholder. Appointed in 2020, Kim Jones held the role of Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear until 2024. Since 2020, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, fourth generation of the Fendi family, is Artistic Director of Jewellery. Today Fendi is synonymous with quality, tradition, experimentation and creativity.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Department Manager - Dubai Mall

CPL Aromas

<div>
 
 Reports To
 
 
 
 Fragrance Development Manager
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 As a Junior Fragrance Developer, you will have the responsibility of developing winning fragrances for the assigned categories and markets. You will work closely with Account Managers and Marketing team to develop olfactive strategies and drive sales. Proactively develop strategic fragrance collections for key customers based on their needs. Use your expertise to analyze benchmark products and market data to translate into development briefs.
 
 
 
 Tasks and Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Cross category fragrance development with a focus on Fine Fragrance
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 Promote library fragrances where applicable
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 Work with perfumers in developing winning fragrances
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 Understanding of olfactive strategies of main brands in market/category
 </li>
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 Analyze client portfolio and perform gap analysis
 </li>
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 Identify best performing fragrances for assigned category and promote to sales team
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 Work closely with other evaluators, perfumers and sales team
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 Support assigned markets by looking at trends, gaps and prospects
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 Market visits to conduct store checks.
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 Attending customer meetings and exhibitions to promote new fragrance developments
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills And Attributes Required
 
 
 
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 Minimum 2 years&rsquo; experience in Fragrance Development role.
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 ISIPCA or equivalent certificate from a accredited fragrance institute.
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 Excellent communication &amp; presentation skills (Spoken &amp; Written English), Arabic/Urdu/French preferred.
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 Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
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 Olfactive knowledge &amp; perfumery language.
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 Market knowledge of the assigned category.
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 Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements.
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 Business acumen.
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 Strategic thinking.
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 Project management.
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 Time management.
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 Problem solving.
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 Decision making.
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 Collaboration skills.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Attributes
 
 
 
 Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values
 
 
 CPL Ingredients
 
 
 Act in the best interests of CPL, ethically at all times.
 
 
 Responsible for our own learning and development and encouraging others
 
 
 Adapting plans and objectives according to changing demands
 
 
 Contributing and collaborating with your colleagues.
 
 
 Follow and comply with all policies and legislations
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Junior Fragrance Developer

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