sales manager

marketing manager

product manager

account manager

marketing coordinator

category manager

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

Category Manager

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

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
 
 
 
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 Build and lead the product line for Careem Groceries
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 Design the go to market strategy
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 Work with the team on maintaining the selection strategy in alignment with the overall department &amp; business strategy and requirements..
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 Work with the team to identify the selection which need to be sourced within the categories
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 Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business
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 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.
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 Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns.
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 Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items.
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 Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability.
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 Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning.
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 Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App
 
 
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 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.
 
 
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 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
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 Experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs or brand owners. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership.
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 You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
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 You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
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 Analytical skills is a big plus
 
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 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:
 
 
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 Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
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 Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
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 Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
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 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.)
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 Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
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Category Manager - Fresh

<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

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.
 
 
 
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 Define and localize medium to long-term growth drivers that resonate with the local customers, consumers and shoppers.
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 Co-lead category development projects and own the strategy and execution for relevant categories.
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 Co-lead the development and own market-level JTBDs, shaping the future of our category.
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 Conduct market analysis to uncover new growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
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 Deepen understanding of shopper behaviour and consumer trends to shape category plans and innovation proposals.
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 Customize 4P category toolkits, trade decks, and NPD sell-ins to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
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 Assist in the execution of Perfect Store methodology to enhance in-store visibility and channel performance.
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 Collaborate and work hand in hand with NRM team to optimize pricing and promotions, driving profitable and sustainable growth.
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 Monitor and evaluate the performance of category initiatives, recommending adjustments as needed to achieve targets.
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 Stay updated on industry developments, market trends, and competitor activities to identify potential threats and opportunities.
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 Provide regular reports and presentations on category performance and insights to internal stakeholders.
 
 
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 What Will Make You Successful
 
 
 
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 In-Depth Category Analysis Use the 4P&rsquo;s framework to transform strategy into actionable plans, optimizing our market approach, and drive shopper centricity.
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 Toolkit Localization Adapt regional NPD and category toolkits to reflect local market and channel dynamics, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
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 Business Case Support Contribute to the development of bottom-up business cases that align with market needs and highlight growth opportunities.
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 Promo Menu Creation Design targeted promotional menus by category and channel to enhance engagement and drive sustainable growth.
 
 
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 Competencies
 
 
 
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 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.
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 Professional Experience 2&ndash;4 years of experience in category management, sales, marketing, or commercial roles within FMCG or retail environments.
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 Growth Mindset Proactively drive the business and commercial agenda to achieve strategic goals.
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 Market Insight Solid understanding of market, channel, and shopper dynamics to leverage growth opportunities for Arla and the category.
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 Creative Problem Solving Pragmatic and innovative approach to to overcoming challenges and driving category excellence.
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 Analytical Expertise Competence in data analysis and insight generation using tools such as Nielsen, EPOS, or similar market data platforms.
 
 
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 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
 
 
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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, tasty and delicious products, where mornings are worth getting up for, and family dinners are unforgettable. Puck&reg;, Lurpak&reg;, The Three Cows&reg; &ndash; names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 2,200 employees in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 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 +13bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

Do you get energized by the dynamic pace of the MENA region and are you structured and creative by heart? Are you motivated about Trade Marketing &ndash; both off and online, working with some of the strong established brands? And are you a team player who likes to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders balancing interests from both our customers, our sales department and our regional marketing department?
Then grab this exciting opportunity to be a part of the Distributor sales team in our regional office in Dubai, where you will take the lead developing and executing Trade Marketing plans across all of our brands in 10 different countries. Libya, Yemen, Jordan, Bahrain, Morocco, Egypt just to mention some of them!
<div>
You will join the Distributor sales team working together with a highly commercial team and markets where strategic growth mindset, agility, and being frontline obsessed are part of the everyday job. Distributor Sales is delivering +140 mEUR in Revenue. The future looks very strong with expectations to strengthen our position being the growth engine for the ARLA MENA business. We strive to be a great place for talents and impactors to learn and develop their international skills.</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
Translate shopper behavior to best-in-class in-store campaigns and activities.</div>

As Category Development Manager for Distributor sales, it is your job to ensure the perfect delivery of activation of brands and products instore. You will use your understanding of shopper behavior and store opportunities to develop best-in-class solutions, and you execute instore campaigns together with our partners in close collaboration with both our sales managers and regional marketing departments.
Furthermore, the Category development Manager is tasked with proactively seeking new and innovative concepts and opportunities to drive business growth. This includes leveraging brand, digital, and formal consumer insights. Collaborating with the Regional marketing team, you will translate our regional category strategies into a local market context. Additionally, you will take the lead in fully developing the Distributor Sales Innovation strategy and pipeline, ensuring alignment with business objectives, consumer behaviour, and market demands. You will have a large contact base working with multiple internal stakeholders as well as external partners.
<div>You will be responsible for driving Arla Foods' trade marketing strategy across some of the Distributor Sales key markets in the MENA region working closely with local partners:</div> 
<div>
</div><ul><li>Manage the total marketing and discount budget for the markets with focused mindset building strategic Channel and Category growth. In doing so you will build activity plans with key stakeholders to strengthen brands in local markets</li>
<li>You will build and develop strong relations with distributors, suppliers, your team members and the regional marketing team to support the growth agenda of Distributor Sales</li>
<li>You will be responsible for strengthening the NPD pipeline to support sustainable growth and profitability, ensuring that Arla respond and are relevant towards consumer needs &amp; occasions.</li>
<li>You will follow and monitor market development through local market visits and coordinate with Arla Sales Managers on market situations on marketing plans, actual performance, prices, in market presence and development of market shares. Also, review competitor activity, and take a lead in proposing new and disruptive activities</li>
<li>Based on your market insights and analytic mindset, you would propose and secure right level of promos, branding, and ensure that seasoned campaign materials are allocated and distributed to local markets in coordination with expected sales numbers and Sales Managers
</li><li>You will support both internal and external stakeholders with in-depth channel and category knowledge that allows them to make an informed decision that helps them deliver their objectives</li>
<li>Be a leading representative with a strong voice for Distributor Sales in the regional marketing forum. Your main task is to bring the local context closer to the regional marketing team and ensure relevant campaigns</li>
<li>People manager for an Assistant Category development Manager, with the focus on winning together and development</li></ul> 
<div></div>
<div>
An innovative thinker who seeks influence and wants to make a difference.</div>
<div>
As a person you are independent, proactive, out-going and used to taking the lead. Your positive attitude gives energy to the people around you, and you have the ability to build positive relationships and commitment.</div> 
<div>
</div><ul><li>You have sound expertise in the development and implementation processes of brand/product marketing. This coupled with stakeholder management and relationship-building skills make an ideal trait for this role.</li>
<li>You demonstrate and deliver performance meanwhile you self-driven strive towards exceeding targets at all levels.
</li><li>A good analytical mindset along with expertise in execution and implementation will be an asset for an ideal candidate for this role.
</li><li>You are flexible, love to travel, and enjoy working on a wide variety of projects simultaneously.</li>
<li>You like to work in a multi-cultural environment and with customers across the region and are ready to travel between 45-55 days pr. year across different markets
</li><li>You are well organized, can work independently, and are a strong team player</li>
<li>Well-spoken with good presentations skills</li> 
</ul>
<div></div>Furthermore, you will most likely have:
<ul>
<li>Have a degree in Marketing or Business administration
</li><li>Hold min. 3- 5 Years of experience in the FMCG sector
</li><li>You have preferably 4+ years of experience in Brand / Channel Category building.
</li><li>You understand your customer's value chains, and are used to working with consumer pricing, promotions and knows when to push or pull</li> 
</ul>
<div></div><div>Application and contact</div>
<div>
Please apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and close the job opening once the right candidate has been found.</div> 
<div>
</div>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.

#LI- ALETY

Ref.: 103690 
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Job Segment: Category Manager, Retail</div><div></div>

Category development Manager - Distributor Sales, Dubai

<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
 
 
 
 The Careem Groceries team is transforming the way people shop for everyday essentials by offering a fast, reliable, and seamless Q-commerce experience. Within this fast-paced environment, the Category Management team is responsible for building the right assortment, pricing, and promotions that delight customers while driving business growth.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a
 
 Category Executive
 
 , you will support the grocery category team in managing assortment, sourcing, pricing, and promotions for specific product lines. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the grocery industry, has strong attention to detail, and is eager to grow their skills in category management and commercial operations.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with business goals.
 </li>
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 Assist in sourcing new products and maintaining the assortment for specific categories (e.g., Fresh, Ambient, Beverages, or Non-Food).
 </li>
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 Coordinate with suppliers to gather product details, pricing, promotional offers, and manage day-to-day communication.
 </li>
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 Track performance of your category &ndash; including sales, pricing, and stock availability &ndash; and flag risks or opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help plan and execute weekly and monthly promotions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure accurate and timely listing of products, content, and images on the app in coordination with the content team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise with the supply chain team to support availability, smooth onboarding of new SKUs, and replenishment cycles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and benchmark pricing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and help prepare for periodic business reviews.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You'll Need
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 2&ndash;3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying within the grocery, retail, or FMCG space.
 </li>
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 Strong communication and coordination skills, with a commercial mindset.
 </li>
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 Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with reporting and data tools is a plus.
 </li>
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 Basic understanding of commercial KPIs and category performance metrics.
 </li>
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 Passion for grocery retail and a strong desire to build a career in category management.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
</div>

Category Executive

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