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<div>Job Title: Category Manager
Job Summary
The Category Manager is responsible for driving the growth, positioning, and profitability of assigned product categories through strategic marketing and commercial initiatives. This role requires a strong marketing background and hands-on experience working with and managing external marketing agencies to execute high-impact campaigns and brand strategies. 
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall business objectives</li><li>Lead end-to-end marketing planning for the category, including campaigns, launches, and promotions</li><li>Manage and collaborate with external marketing agencies (creative, digital, media, PR) to deliver effective campaigns</li><li>Brief agencies, review deliverables, and ensure alignment with brand guidelines and business goals</li><li>Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities</li><li>Own category P&amp;L performance, including revenue, margins, and ROI on marketing spend</li><li>Plan and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies</li><li>Work closely with sales, e-commerce, and supply chain teams to ensure execution excellence</li><li>Monitor campaign performance and optimize based on data and insights</li><li>Drive brand positioning, visibility, and customer engagement across channels</li></ul> 
Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or marketing roles</li><li>Strong marketing background is essential (brand, digital, or integrated marketing)</li><li>Proven experience working with and managing marketing agencies is highly required</li><li>Strong understanding of marketing strategy, brand building, and campaign execution</li><li>Experience in agency management, including briefing, performance evaluation, and relationship management</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights</li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Commercial acumen with understanding of P&amp;L and ROI</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment</li></ul></div>

Category Manager

Delivery Hero

<div>Company Description 
Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. 
Job Description 
We&rsquo;re looking for a Regional Category Manager &ndash; Private Label to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store &ldquo;tMart&rdquo;, which is the region&rsquo;s first cloud store concept offering 30-minutedelivery of groceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq! 
Qualifications 
What&rsquo;s On Your Plate?<ul><li>
Managing PL portfolio at the regional level (responsibility for sales, profitability, availability, inventory, strong presence of the portfolio in the app)</li><li>
Leading countries in managing local PL suppliers, full responsibility over regional/international PL suppliers, sourcing new potential suppliers while extending the portfolios</li><li>
Leading private label development process for new items (assortment selection, suppliers sourcing, packaging creation and launch preparation): multiple projects in multiple countries at the same time 
 
Necessary skill set: 
(A) Category Management 
<ul><li>Strong understanding of Commercial 4Ps (Pricing, Promotion, Presentation, Product)</li></ul>
-Strong analytical skills - monitoring of PL portfolio performance for the whole region (sales, profitability, availability, inventories etc.), extracting insights from the data to improve and optimize PL performance across the region (action plan recommendations for local markets) 
<ul><li>Easiness to work with the data &amp; various data tools and easiness of presenting data in a compelling/concise way.</li></ul>
-Suppliers management (negotiations, on-boarding, maintaining good relations) - both local and international suppliers 
 
(B) Brand Building 
<ul><li>Strong project management skills due to leading private label development process for new items</li><li>Ability to work efficiently with external creative agency (packaging creation)</li><li>Assuring maintenance of a consistent brand image of PL portfolio across the region (packaging standards, communication/promotional standards etc.), keeping local markets in line with regional guidelines</li></ul>
 
(C) Others 
<ul><li>Great eye for details while managing new PL items development processes (lots of steps, grasping knowledge from different areas like legal, quality, design)</li><li>Impeccable time management skills in order to push all the projects efficiently and make sure that other stakeholders involved are following agreed timelines</li><li>Arabic speaker would be a big help in checking Arabic language used on the labels of all PL items</li></ul>
 
This role should: 
<ul><li>Based on sales data take actions to optimize/uplift the PL portfolio's performance in each of the local markets</li><li>Based on the service level and inventory stocks (final product &amp; packaging) take actions to optimize the logistics and make sure that we never run out of stock</li><li>Analyze communication/promotional activities and take actions to optimize them, share best practices across the region</li></ul>
- Create and execute different negotiations strategies to assure manufacturers for all PL project (we are still a growing business with limited volumes to secure, so it can be very challenging to find suppliers willing to be flexible in the areas that are crucial for us - core example MOQs)</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
What Did We Order?<ul><li>
Exposure to multiple external (local &amp; international suppliers, creative agency etc.) and internal stakeholders</li><li>
Indirectly leading a cross-functional team to achieve set targets</li><li>
Ability to influence others in order to facilitate and achieve targets better and faster</li><li>
Leading local markets and making sure they are in line with all the regional guidelines, so being able to precisely and concisely explain things is crucial.</li>
You are very detail-oriented, structured and know how to prioritize <li>- you consider yourself as someone who delivers solutions and not bottlenecks to be solved.</li><li>
You are someone energized by the unknown and look forward to learning each day on the job.</li><li>
Language skills: Fluent English and Arabic.</li></ul></div>

Category Manager - Private Label

Salt

<div>
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 You are responsible for identifying, onboarding, and scaling high-demand brands across the portfolio. This is a demand-first role &mdash; grounded in data, not gut. You do not control pricing; you win by choosing the right brands, structuring the right partnerships, and scaling them fast.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identify high-demand brands using quantitative signals (search trends, marketplace data, social velocity, competitor benchmarking)
 </li>
 <li>
 Build a continuous pipeline of new brands across existing and new departments
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end onboarding of brands &mdash; prioritizing marketplace and consignment models
 </li>
 <li>
 Structure commercial terms that minimize inventory risk and maximize assortment breadth
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with Digital, Content, and Marketing teams to launch and scale brands effectively
 </li>
 <li>
 Track brand performance (traffic, conversion, sell-through proxies, contribution) and act quickly
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously refine the portfolio &mdash; onboard aggressively, prune ruthlessly
 </li>
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 Collaborate with supply chain and operations to ensure smooth onboarding and availability
 </li>
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 Support strategic outright buys only where justified by clear demand signals
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What Good Looks Like
 
 
 <ul>
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 You consistently bring in brands customers are already searching for
 </li>
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 You reduce inventory risk while expanding assortment
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 You move fast &mdash; onboarding in weeks, not months
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 You think in data, not opinions
 </li>
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 Your portfolio feels fresh, relevant, and commercially sharp
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Category Brand Manager

Gold Apple

<div>
 
 A Category Manager is a crucial role in the commercial department, dealing with all communications with vendors, distributors and beauty manufacturers, and ensuring the availability of products to meet customer demand.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Collaboration with brands of specialized cosmetic groups
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 Building effective relationships with suppliers
 </li>
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 Negotiating commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and concluding contracts
 </li>
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 Category assortment management
 </li>
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 Achieving sales revenue and margin targets
 </li>
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 Monitoring the market, trends, novelties in the relevant product category
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work experience in retail companies
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluent English and Russian (Arabic will be an asset)
 </li>
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 Managing product assortment and purchasing
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiating at a senior level
 </li>
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 Results orientation
 </li>
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 Positive and enthusiastic with the high level of responsibility and independence
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Category Specialist

Confidential Jobs

<div>
 
 As a
 
 Category &amp; Brand Manager
 
 within one of the
 
 UAE&rsquo;s leading beverage organizations
 
 , you will play a pivotal role in shaping, developing, and executing brand strategies that strengthen the company&rsquo;s market presence. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and analytical capability&mdash;particularly within the
 
 Coffee and Tea category
 
 , where consumer trends, premiumization, and innovation are evolving rapidly.
 
 
 You will be responsible for driving brand awareness, enhancing consumer loyalty, and supporting long-term category growth while ensuring all initiatives align with the company&rsquo;s overall business objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Brand Strategy Development
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies to grow market share, build brand equity, and increase consumer loyalty within the Coffee/Tea category.
 </li>
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 Conduct detailed market research and consumer insights analysis to inform product positioning, pricing strategies, and brand direction.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 2. Marketing Campaigns
 
 
 <ul>
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 Plan, execute, and evaluate integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, retail activation, print, and in-store experiences.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with creative, digital, and design teams to develop compelling marketing assets, packaging, and communication material aligned with brand guidelines.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 3. Product Launches &amp; Innovation
 
 
 <ul>
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 Support the planning and execution of new product launches&mdash;including concept development, market testing, and go‑to‑market strategy.
 </li>
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 Work closely with the Portfolio Manager to ensure innovation initiatives meet consumer expectations and support the long-term Coffee/Tea category roadmap.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 4. Brand Communication &amp; Visibility
 
 
 <ul>
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 Oversee brand messaging to ensure consistency across all consumer touchpoints&mdash;advertising, digital channels, promotions, and PR.
 </li>
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 Build strong relationships with media partners, influencers, and strategic collaborators to amplify brand visibility and relevance.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 5. Market &amp; Competitive Analysis
 
 
 <ul>
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 Continuously monitor competitive activity, emerging trends, and consumer behavior within the beverage landscape, particularly Coffee and Tea.
 </li>
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 Analyze brand and category performance using KPIs such as sales, market share, campaign ROI, and consumer feedback, adjusting strategies as needed.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 <ul>
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 Partner with sales, trade marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to ensure flawless execution of brand plans.
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 Manage external agencies and strategic partners to deliver high-impact campaigns with consistent brand representation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Marketing
 
 ,
 
 Business Analytics
 
 ,
 
 Business Administration
 
 , or a related field.
 </li>
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 Proven experience in
 
 Category Management or Brand Management within the Coffee or Tea segment
 
 is strongly preferred.
 </li>
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 Strong understanding of consumer trends in the UAE beverage market.
 </li>
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 Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, marketing campaign development, and brand performance analysis.
 </li>
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 Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Brand Manager

Azizi Developments

<div>
 
 We are a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai&rsquo;s prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager &ndash; Marketing &amp; Sales to lead sourcing and procurement activities related to marketing and sales functions within the organization. This role is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that deliver value through effective vendor management, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing across marketing services and sales support categories.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Procurement Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders from Marketing, Sales, and Branding teams to ensure timely and efficient procurement of services such as media buying, branding, advertising campaigns, events, promotional materials, and digital marketing solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, deep category knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities :
 
 
 
 Category Strategy &amp; Development
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop, implement, and optimize category strategies for all marketing items (e.g., creative, media, digital, events, PR, production).
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze market trends, spend data, and business needs to identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and innovation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define annual category roadmaps aligned with marketing plans and corporate strategy.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Sourcing &amp; Procurement:
 
 <ul>
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 Lead the end-to-end procurement process for marketing services including media planning &amp; buying, creative and branding agencies, event management, digital solutions, and promotional materials.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify qualified suppliers, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure competitive pricing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support Marketing in supplier selection, campaign-based purchasing, and project-specific negotiations
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Vendor Management:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and agencies. Ensure vendor performance is monitored through KPIs, service-level agreements (SLAs), and regular performance reviews.
 </li>
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 Conduct periodic performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendors.
 </li>
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 Resolve supplier issues, manage escalations, and ensure delivery to agreed standards.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Contract Management:
 
 <ul>
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 Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure favorable terms, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with internal policies.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Cost Optimization:
 
 <ul>
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 Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiencies without compromising on service quality or brand objectives
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Stakeholder Engagement:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with internal Sales &amp; Marketing teams to understand requirements, provide procurement guidance, and ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business goals.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Market Intelligence:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Stay abreast of market trends, innovations, and best practices in marketing procurement to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications: &amp; Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 8+ years of experience in event planning or category management, with a focus on event-related categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of event trends, technologies, and best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills.
 </li>
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 Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software
 </li>
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 Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience in a similar category management or leadership role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with digital or hybrid event formats.
 </li>
 <li>
 Project management certification (e.g., PMP).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Environment:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Travel may be required for on-site event management.
 </li>
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 Some evening and weekend work may be necessary, depending on event schedules.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Procurement Manager- Marketing and Events

Al Rostamani International Exchange

<div>Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care &amp; Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.
Central Trading Company is the first company under the Al Rostamani Group. It is one of the most valuable players in the automotive aftermarket representing a portfolio of 25 world renowned brands such as Michelin, Castrol and Blue Star.

The Brand Manager is fully responsible for evaluating and onboarding new brands through comprehensive market studies and detailed business plans, including market sizing, competitive analysis, pricing, and go-to-market strategy. The role also owns the end-to-end execution and optimization of the full 7Ps of marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, Physical Evidence) for all managed brands, ensuring professional, consistent, and commercially effective market execution.<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Purpose</h2>
</div><div>
To drive brand equity and category growth by developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing brand positioning, managing product categories, and ensuring market competitiveness through innovation and customer-focused strategies.
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Job Responsibilities</h2>
</div><div>
Brand Strategy &amp; Positioning:
<ul><li>Develop and refine brand vision, messaging, and positioning</li>
<li>Ensure consistency in brand communication across all channels</li>
<li>Monitor brand performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly</li>
</ul>
Category Management:
<ul><li>Analyze market trends and consumer insights to identify category opportunities</li>
<li>Develop product assortment, pricing, and promotion strategies</li>
<li>Collaborate with procurement and sales teams for product lifecycle management</li>
</ul>
Marketing &amp; Communication:
<ul><li>Coordinate with creative, digital, and media teams to design campaigns</li>
<li>Oversee content development ensuring alignment with brand guidelines</li>
<li>Lead market research initiatives to stay ahead of competition</li>
</ul>
Stakeholder Collaboration:
<ul><li>Work cross-functionally with sales, product development, and external agencies</li>
<li>Present performance reports and insights to senior management</li>
<li>Ensure timely and effective communication of strategy updates</li>
</ul>
Additional Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Manage vendor relationships and agency partnerships</li>
<li>Monitor budget expenditure and report on ROI for marketing initiatives</li>
<li>Stay informed on industry trends and competitive landscape</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Requirements</h2>
</div><div>
Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in brand management or category management roles</li>
<li>Proven track record in developing successful marketing strategies</li>
<li>Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment</li>
</ul>
Knowledge &amp; Skills
<ul><li>Product knowledge:- knowledgeable of aftermarket/ auto ancillary product</li>
<li>Customer and Personal Service:- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction</li>
<li>Sales and Marketing:- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.</li>
<li>Administration and Management:- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.</li>
<li>Critical Thinking:- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems</li>
<li>Leadership Skills:- identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li>
<li>Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish team work.</li>
<li>Problem Solving:- identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div>At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.</div>

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