category manager

1440 Foods

<div>1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein&reg; nutrition bars; and Body Fortress&reg; high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx&reg; high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunch&reg; delicious high protein snacks. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future!
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Category Manager to support our category management function. This role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive growth and profitability across key retail customers. The Category Manager will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Strategy teams to deliver actionable recommendations based on data-driven analysis that would grow the category, 1440 Foods and the retailers' businesses. 
 
Job Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Analyze consumer, market, and competitive data to uncover opportunities for growth and innovation.</li><li>
Develop and implement category management strategies to grow 1440 Foods and the retailers' businesses.</li><li>
Support category management initiatives across multiple retail accounts, with a focus on Costco, Walmart, Target, and Kroger.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners to influence category and merchandising decisions.</li><li>
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to align category strategies with business objectives.</li><li>
Utilize syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, Circana) and shopper insights to develop fact-based recommendations.</li><li>
Support category reviews and joint business planning sessions with key retail accounts.</li><li>
Monitor industry trends and customer behaviors to anticipate shifts in the marketplace.</li><li>
Contribute to continuous improvement in category management processes, tools, and capabilities.</li><li>
Prepare comprehensive category analyses, presentations, and strategic recommendations.</li><li>
Assist with new item launches and promotional planning from a category perspective.</li><li>
Support portfolio optimization initiatives while tracking category performance metrics and KPIs to influence decision making.</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications &amp; Experience:</h3>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA a plus.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in category management, shopper insights, or related roles within the CPG industry.</li><li>
Proven experience working with major retailers, particularly Costco, Walmart, and Kroger.</li><li>
Expertise in syndicated data analysis (Nielsen, Circana) and shopper analytics.</li><li>
Space planning experience (e.g., with Blue Yonder or similar platforms).</li><li>
Experience with retailer shopper data platforms (84.51, ABSCO 360, Scintilla, etc.).</li><li>
Cross-channel experience (brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, club).</li><li>
Experience working with 3rd party vendors (e.g., Kantar, Suzy, etc.)</li><li>
Familiarity with retail merchandising and planogram development.</li><li>
Understanding of trade promotion optimization and ROI analysis.</li></ul>
Salary for the Category Manager starts at $140,000.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Why Join Us?</h3>
<ul><li>Opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing mid-size CPG company.</li><li>
Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.</li><li>
Competitive compensation and benefits package.</li><li>
Career development and growth opportunities.</li></ul>
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for category management and a track record of success in the CPG industry, we invite you to apply and join our team!</div>

Category Manager

Ninja 🥷🏽 نينجا

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 The Category Manager at Ninja will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive sales and profitability across assigned product categories. This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to effectively manage product assortments, pricing, and promotional activities.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement comprehensive category plans that align with overall business objectives and financial targets
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 Analyze category performance data, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and procurement to optimize product assortments and ensure effective merchandising
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 Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best possible pricing and availability
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 Monitor market trends and competitor activities to adapt category strategies as needed
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 Work with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns that drive consumer engagement and category growth
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 Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock
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 Conduct regular reviews of category performance and adjust strategies to optimize sales and profitability
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 Train and mentor junior team members in category management best practices
 
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred
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 5+ years of experience in category management or related roles within retail or e-commerce
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 Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful category strategies
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 Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
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 Excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record of managing supplier relationships
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 Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
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 Strong communication skills and the ability to present insights and recommendations effectively
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 Knowledge of the grocery or FMCG industry is a plus
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Weekday AI (YC W21)

<div>
 
 This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
 
 
 
 
 Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 15-20 LPA)
 
 
 
 Min Experience: 6 years
 
 
 Location: Gurgaon
 
 
 JobType: full-time
 
 
 We are seeking a highly driven and strategic
 
 Category Manager
 
 to lead end-to-end category planning, execution, and performance management. The ideal candidate will bring 6-10 years of hands-on experience in category management, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to translate market insights into impactful category growth strategies. This role requires a blend of analytical capability, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, competitive trends, and product lifecycle dynamics.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Category Strategy &amp; Planning
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aimed at driving growth, profitability, and market share.
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 Conduct in-depth market analysis to evaluate category performance, competitor landscape, and emerging trends.
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 Build annual and quarterly category plans, aligning with business objectives, sales targets, and customer expectations.
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 Define category roadmaps including product introductions, assortment planning, pricing architecture, and promotional frameworks.
 
 
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 Assortment, Pricing &amp; Merchandising Management
 
 
 
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 Lead assortment optimization by identifying gaps, evaluating product performance, and determining ideal product mixes.
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 Implement best-in-class pricing strategies using market benchmarking, elasticity analysis, and margin optimization frameworks.
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 Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to execute category initiatives, seasonal campaigns, and visual merchandising guidelines.
 
 
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 Vendor Management &amp; Negotiation
 
 
 
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 Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
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 Lead annual negotiations covering pricing, rebates, margins, supply terms, and service-level agreements.
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 Evaluate vendor performance using KPIs and drive improvements in delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
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 Identify new sourcing opportunities and onboard strategic vendors to strengthen category depth.
 
 
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 Performance Analysis &amp; Reporting
 
 
 
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 Own category P&amp;L, including revenue, margins, cost control, and inventory levels.
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 Analyse sales trends, consumer insights, and operational data to identify opportunities and risks.
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 Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
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 Partner with finance and supply chain teams to ensure healthy inventory turnover, demand planning accuracy, and operational efficiency.
 
 
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
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 Work closely with marketing to build and execute category-specific campaigns that drive traffic, conversions, and customer engagement.
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 Collaborate with product, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure category availability, timely launches, and fulfilment efficiency.
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 Support leadership in portfolio optimisation, business reviews, and long-term growth initiatives.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Experience: 6-10 years in category management, merchandising, buying, or product portfolio roles.
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 Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and forecasting.
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 Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Proven ability to develop strategic plans and execute with discipline.
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 Strong understanding of retail, e-commerce, or FMCG category dynamics (industry-specific experience preferred).
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on results and ownership.
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talabat

<div>
 
 Who are we?
 
 
 
 When you think of food delivery in the MENA region, we&rsquo;d be pretty surprised if talabat didn&rsquo;t pop into your mind first! Since delivering our first order in Kuwait in 2004, we&rsquo;ve grown quite a lot over the past 17 years.
 
 
 Today, we deliver hundreds of millions of food orders, grocery items and other products per year, to our customers in nine countries throughout the region with more than 3,000+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches, while our q-commerce concept, talabat mart, now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less!
 
 
 Our philosophy is to make sure we do what is right for our ecosystem - our customers, our partners, our people, our riders, and the communities in which we operate. Our #techforgood program allows our customers a safe and convenient way to contribute to important causes in their community through donating to local and international charities directly on talabat with a focus on food insecurity in the region. Since its inception in 2020, we have facilitated the donation of well over 1 million meals to those in need, as well as donated over $1.5 million to charity with the help of our partners and customers. talabat is part of Delivery Hero, the global leader in online food delivery and q-commerce.
 
 
 As Talabat continues to grow and keep ahead of the curve we have launched our very own end-end grocery service across the MENA region: tMart
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a Regional Category Manager 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?
 
 
 
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 Project &amp; Tool Rollout Management: to lead regional projects related to data insights tools rollouts and commercial process automation; coordinate with Commercial and Finance teams for successful rollout, adoption and training of new tools/dashboards; track timelines, milestones, user feedback of implemented solutions.
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 Regional Category Performance &amp; Analytics: analyze category performance across all 8 MENA markets, identifying gaps, opportunities and market trends; monitor key KPIs: sales growth, margin, assortment penetration, pricing, promo, market share and supplier contribution on a regional level.
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 Regional Business Development Agreements (BDAs) negotiation: lead negotiation of regional BDAs with top global and regional CPGs; align commercial terms, joint business plans (JBPs) and trade investments to regional priorities; ensure compliance to agreed terms, tracking performance and financial contributions per supplier; build and maintain strong relationships with senior vendor stakeholders.
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 Cross-Market Category Support: act as a regional point of contact for Category Managers across 8 markets, providing guidance on category management, BDA negotiation, supplier management etc.
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 Category Performance &amp; Margin Analytics: develop dashboards, scorecards and business reviews (in close collaboration with the Data Team) - requiring strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
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 Stakeholder Management: to collaborate effectively and drive discussions with multiple stakeholders across Central, Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain teams.
 
 
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 What Did We Order?
 
 
 
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 You have at least 5+ years of experience in commercial functions within retail, e-commerce or FMCG sectors.
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 You have built teams and led cross-functional projects at scale.
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 You are very detail-oriented, structured and know how to prioritize - you consider yourself as someone who delivers solutions and not bottlenecks to be solved.
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 You are willing to do anything necessary for the project to succeed, including working on the warehouse floor when you are short staffed to make a customer delivery, or to take customer calls. No job is too insignificant, no detail is too small for you.
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 You are able to interact with senior-level executives and can manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders. You are someone energized by the unknown and look forward to learning each day on the job.
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 You have excellent analytical and communication skills, and always like to be hands-on with several tools.
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 Additionally, you have robust interpersonal and intercultural skills. You can inspire several teams and stakeholders to rally behind a mission.
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 Language skills: Fluent English and Arabic would be highly advantageous.
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JUSTLIFE

<div>Justlife is rocking the region with its beautifully designed for all home services app and looking for brilliant minds and skilled professionals who can think outside the box and have a limit that defies the sky.
Do you envision shaping the future of all home services in one of the fast-growing tech startups based in Dubai?
Come onboard and dedicate yourself to becoming #everydaybetter!
Take over a key role as a Category Manager (Salon &amp; Spa) in the Business Development - UAE department and be a part of this exciting adventure of never-ending growth and success. 
What we expect from you:<ul><li>
Own the commercial performance of the Salon &amp; Spa category, driving revenue, margin, and partner success across beauty and wellness services</li><li>
Analyze category performance, customer preferences, and demand patterns to build clear revenue-focused action plans</li><li>
Negotiate effectively with salon/spa partners to secure premium pricing, value-added bundles, and exclusive promotions</li><li>
Plan and execute campaigns with Marketing for peak moments (weekends, gifting occasions, seasonal self-care periods)</li><li>
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Product teams to optimize pricing, availability, and service delivery across home and salon offerings</li><li>
Monitor partner performance and ensure accountability through ongoing business reviews</li><li>
Forecast demand for key categories such as hairstyling, grooming, and massage services, aligning partner capacity with peak bookings</li><li>
Track, measure, and report KPIs, presenting recommendations that support faster and better decision-making</li><li>
Stay updated on beauty/wellness trends and competitor offers to continuously elevate the category experience</li></ul> 
What we are looking for:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field</li><li>
5+ years of experience in category management, vendor management, or commercial roles</li><li>
Proven track record managing category performance, pricing, and partner relationships</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and commercial performance analysis</li><li>
Solid negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence partners and internal teams</li><li>
Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, and Finance</li><li>
Ownership mindset with the ability to problem-solve and make data-driven decisions</li><li>
Experience in beauty, wellness, e-commerce, or on-demand services (nice-to-have)</li></ul> 
PERKS OF BEING A PART of JUSTLIFE
Nothing would replace the start-up spirit, working with an evolving culture and fulfilling workplace! And, we offer you benefits like: 
We care about you<ul><li>
One-day extra vacation on your birthday with our JustHoliday!</li><li>
Free Justlife credits so you can enjoy our own services.</li><li>
Work reality escapes opportunities through team-building games, challenges, and many more activities.</li></ul> 
 
We improve you<ul><li>
Working with a great team and entrepreneurial spirit.</li><li>
Continuous learning with mentorship, coaching, on-the-job, and internal-external training.</li><li>
Never-ending growth and fast career development and internal career opportunities.</li><li>
A fair and objective Performance Management System.</li></ul> 
We recognize you<ul><li>
Ignition of the hero in you through our &lsquo;&rsquo;JustHeroes&rsquo;&rsquo; Reward and Recognition Program.</li><li>
Availability of company discounts and gift vouchers.</li><li>
A bonus for every successful Employee Referral.</li></ul>
ABOUT US
At Justlife, we envision a life without any chores that keep you from doing what you really want to.
Justlife is the region&rsquo;s leading super app for home services. We connect individual needs with on-demand services, through our innovative marketplace platform.
We helped digitalize the cleaning service industry in UAE, back in 2015, and have been expanding our services from home cleaning alone to serving all our customer&rsquo;s needs at home across the GCC. We now offer home cleaning, salon &amp; spa at home, healthcare at home, maintenance &amp; repairs, upholstery cleaning, pest control &amp; disinfection, moving and packing, and car cleaning, and many more.
We built a network of thousands of trained professionals and served over 6 million sessions across UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. With a team of 200+ full-timers and over 1000 service professionals, we pride ourselves in having created a culture that puts people first.
We promise our customers stellar service, our suppliers a valuable partner, our professionals a better life, and our employees a work environment where they can be their best versions of themselves.
Join the tribe and let&rsquo;s become #everydaybetter, together!
NGItEySGsT</div>

VIVA

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 As a Category Manager, you will ensure that we keep our promise to clients by helping them acquire innovative products at the best possible price. You'll set the bar high in retailing. Our buying teams must move even quicker than the rest of the business. And they have to keep ahead of our customers, too: second-guessing what they want and need before they do.
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to a Head of Category, the successful candidate will help to drive sales, profitability, and innovation through effective leadership, analytical skills, and passion for the product.
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a hardworking, flexible individual ready to kick-start your career with a winning employer, apply to join #TeamVIVA today!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your New Role:
 
 
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 Meeting, managing, assessing, engaging, and motivating suppliers.
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 Initiation of procurement activities within the given category and management of procurement projects.
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 Negotiating and defining contracts with suppliers, including monitoring and controlling supplier performance
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 Strategic supplier management and clear goal definition to ensure success with the supplier.
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 Planning and implementing corrective actions and escalating problems.
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 Have a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the product range.
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 Display ownership for the category and actively manage through driving innovation and change, promoting quality.
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 Produce timely and accurate business forecasts, plans, and recommendations to meet targets and make further decisions based on key drivers.
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 Prepare presentations for both internal and external use, considering market information, product performance, and commercial considerations.
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 Identify, assess, and monitor additional information/data that could be used in decision-making.
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 About You:
 
 
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 The retail buying experience in FMCG is a must.
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 Previous working experience at a discounter supermarket is advantageous.
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 A self-starter with the ability to prioritize duties among multiple concurrent projects.
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 Strong attention to detail
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 High level of personal organization
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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 Strong communication skills with the ability to take complex information and deliver it in a simplified manner across many levels of a business
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 Delivery of concise and articulate, executive-level written work
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 A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure
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 Intellectually curious and takes initiative
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 Strong commercial acumen
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
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 Influential and natural leader seeking responsibility. Effective leadership, motivation, and people management
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 Dynamic, diligent, consistent
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 Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data
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 Strong problem-solving capabilities and focus on solutions
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 What you will get in Return:
 
 
 
 &middot; Competitive salary package
 
 
 &middot; Fast career growth opportunity
 
 
 &middot; Full training provided
 
 
 &middot; Private employee medical insurance
 
 
 &middot; Annual bonus &amp; incentives schemes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree or equivalent equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management
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 Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
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Transmed

<div>
 
 Transmed Turkiye is a full-service distributor company across 13 countries, managing distribution, sales, and marketing for 35 leading brands. We strongly believe in putting people first &ndash; our customers, our teams, our partners.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Category Manager
 
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 ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 *** This position does not offer a hybrid / remote option.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Relations, Advertising, Brand Management or in a related field
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 Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the FMCG industry and business processes
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 Experience in Sales, Marketing or Trade Marketing is a plus
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 Strong communication skills, analytical thinking, result-oriented, responsible, high business follow-up
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 Excellent command of English
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 Excellent MS Office skills
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 Completed military service for male candidates
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 JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Managing supplier relationships to maximize brand support and business growth
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 Developing and executing Sales Business Plans and marketing activities with suppliers
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 Setting and aligning joint business plans and optimizing the use of initiative funds to maximize brand sales and profits
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 Managing sales forecasts to maintain optimum stock levels
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 Coordinating with local agencies on brand marketing and POS materials to ensure top quality execution of brand image
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 Developing brand plans that align with customer objectives
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 Analyzing sales data and market share trends to develop targeted marketing activities
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 Analyzing category dynamics of the brands and gathering shopper insights to tailor marketing strategies and activities
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