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Henkel

<div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">About this Position
</h4>As Category Manager for the GCC region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing category strategies across a diverse portfolio of brands and industry segments. You will be responsible for driving category growth, optimizing product portfolios, and defending margins through data-driven decision-making, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. 
 
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">What you&acute;ll do</h4><ul><li>
Develop and execute the regional marketing strategy to support commercial goals, sales targets, and portfolio priorities.</li><li>
Analyze market dynamics, customer trends, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and strengthen positioning.</li><li>
Collaborate with sales, product management, and leadership teams to define and implement go-to-market strategies for key segments and innovations.</li><li>
Drive brand awareness and differentiation through integrated campaigns, digital initiatives, and high-quality marketing content aligned with global guidelines.</li><li>
Lead retail marketing, rebranding projects, distributor training, and regional events to ensure strong market execution and customer engagement.</li><li>
Manage annual marketing budgets, vendor partnerships, and operational processes to ensure efficient and impactful delivery across the GCC.</li></ul>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">What makes you a good fit
</h4><ul><li>Bachelor or master's degree in marketing, Business, or a related field.</li><li>
7+ years of experience in category, product, or brand management, ideally in B2B/B2C environments.</li><li>
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving category growth.</li><li>
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis tools.</li><li>
Experience in GCC markets and multi-brand environments is highly desirable.</li></ul>
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.</div></div>

Category Manager GCC - Adhesives

noon

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 About noon
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East&mdash;fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we&rsquo;re looking for a Category Manager who can help us move even faster.
 
 
 
 
 
 Noon&rsquo;s fastest hyper-local delivery platform, Noon Minutes, offers a localized assortment of FMCG &amp; grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, offering thousands of products to customers in record time.
 
 
 
 
 
 noon&rsquo;s mission: Every door, every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do:
 
 
 
 We at noon are looking for talented category specialists to be a significant member of the Commercial team, serving multiple platforms across noon Group, with a strong bias for action and keen work ethic to exceed our already ambitious growth targets. As a category lead, you will:
 
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 Support the development of the overall category roadmap and vision, and directly take responsibility for achieving revenue and gross margin targets for relevant categories across multiple platforms at noon
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 Define the optimal assortment, plan stock responsibly, drive pricing decisions for P&amp;L efficiencies while maintaining competitiveness, sourcing new brand partnerships and executing product launches
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 Collaborate with vendors in your category to source marketing investments and ensure campaigns are executed to the highest standards, while working closely with the Ads team.
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 Ensure customer experience is always at the forefront of all category decisions through a compelling assortment that is carefully curated to serve all relevant customer types, thoughtful in-app merchandising and best-in-class product content
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 Implement the perfect consumer journeys through our host of channels by combining a deep understanding of the category and our customer base
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 Develop long-standing relationships with distributors and brands to identify and address any gaps, increase consumer engagement through innovative campaigns, and drive adoption of noon&rsquo;s full suite of in-app and out of app tools
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 Work seamlessly on cross-functional obligations (including, but not limited to, in-stock, operations, customer service, growth and legal teams) to continuously improve the platform and experience, utilizing data insights to identify priority tasks
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 Stay up-to-date with regional competitors and global business trends, reviewing critical information as it becomes available and innovating the product offering
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 Help develop the next wave of talent by sharing learnings and training junior team members to become future category leaders.
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 What you&rsquo;ll need:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Management or a similar field
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 You will have at least 5 years of successful sales &amp; business development experience, preferably in e-commerce, or offline retail with P&amp;L management
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 Strong bias for action &amp; resourcefulness is paramount - we are growing at a rapid pace and you will be expected to meet ambitious targets within a highly competitive environment
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 Advanced comprehension of Excel/Google Sheets with a strong appreciation for data analytics is key
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 Experience working on cross-functional projects and delivering outstanding results in previous roles
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 Who will excel?
 
 
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 We&rsquo;re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
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 You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
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 We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
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 noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.
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Category Manager

talabat

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 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>

Responsibilities <ul><li>Align, adapt, and implement initiatives to support brand and business objectives.</li><li>Co-create and supervise digital, social media, and e-commerce communications for brands, ensuring effective localization.</li><li>Contribute to global or regional innovation, category, and branding activities.</li><li>Steer and execute marketing, advertising, and promotional activities to drive brand performance.</li><li>Provide marketing inputs to inform the relevant marketing master plan.</li><li>Analyze competitor scenarios and draw actionable conclusions despite limited market data.</li><li>Ensure consistency in market sizing methodology and develop tangible sales tools.</li><li>Oversee the implementation of channel strategies to maximize reach and impact.</li><li>Coordinate with external agencies on concepts, strategies, and budget considerations.</li><li>Manage resources to ensure timely local execution of initiatives.</li><li>Execute brand management and sales promotion activities at the local level.</li><li>Take ownership of L17 steering to align brand execution with strategic priorities.</li></ul>

Regional Category Manager

<div>Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain. 
Role Summary:
The Assortment Planner will be responsible for managing seasonal assortments and driving category performance through strategic planning and execution in B&amp;M team. This role supports category management by aligning assortment strategies with market 
needs, business objectives and sales targets. A key focus will be on efficient stock management to optimize inventory levels, reduce markdowns, and maximize sell-through. The planner will support the Category Manager in the buying process &amp; develop targeted merchandising strategies aimed at achieving category sales and margin targets, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation across regions.<ul>
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Responsibilities 
1. Assortment Strategy Development 
<ul><li>Create and quantify channel specific assortment plans</li><li>Use historical data, trend insights and market analytics to inform product selection.</li><li>Review product lifecycle performance and recommend additions, deletions, or substitutions.</li><li>Conduct post-season reviews and share learnings with key stakeholders.</li></ul> 
2. Data analysis &amp; Forecasting 
<ul><li>Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain healthy stock positions and reduce excess inventory.</li><li>Support Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and execution in partnership with the buying team.</li><li>Forecast demand and adjust assortments to maximize on revenue and minimize markdowns.</li><li>Create distribution plans for new seasons; analyze and adjust store-wise and region-wise size allocations.</li><li>Collaborate with Merchandiser and Allocator to effectively deliver category targets.</li></ul></div><div>
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration 
<ul><li>Partner with Category manager, buyers and planners to align seasonal buys with assortment needs.</li><li>Collaborate with allocation and distribution teams to ensure correct product flow to stores or regions.</li></ul></div><div>
4.Technology &amp; tools 
<ul><li>Leverage planning software (e.g., SAP, JDA, Oracle Retail, or similar tools).</li><li>Use BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to create dashboards and reports.</li></ul></div>
People Management 
The Assortment planner is responsible for setting clear objectives and performance targets of the category with the category manager. This 
role involves actively guiding and providing direction to the Merchandiser and Allocator to effectively execute brand strategies. 
 
Functional / Technical Competencies 
The Assortment planner must demonstrate advanced competency in product planning, analysis, and forecasting. Proficiency in inventory management principles and executing inventory plans is essential. The incumbent should possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex product data sets. Expertise in business intelligence tools, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis is required. The incumbent must exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate quantitative product analysis concepts clearly to diverse audiences. A strong understanding of retail operations, particularly within the sports retail sector, is highly advantageous.</div>

Assortment Planner

<div>
 
 About this Position
 
 As Category Manager for the GCC region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing category strategies across a diverse portfolio of brands and industry segments. You will be responsible for driving category growth, optimizing product portfolios, and defending margins through data-driven decision-making, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
 
 
 
 What You&acute;ll Do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and execute the regional marketing strategy to support commercial goals, sales targets, and portfolio priorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze market dynamics, customer trends, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and strengthen positioning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with sales, product management, and leadership teams to define and implement go-to-market strategies for key segments and innovations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive brand awareness and differentiation through integrated campaigns, digital initiatives, and high-quality marketing content aligned with global guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead retail marketing, rebranding projects, distributor training, and regional events to ensure strong market execution and customer engagement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage annual marketing budgets, vendor partnerships, and operational processes to ensure efficient and impactful delivery across the GCC.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What makes you a good fit
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Bachelor or master's degree in marketing, Business, or a related field.
 </li>
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 7+ years of experience in category, product, or brand management, ideally in B2B/B2C environments.
 </li>
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 Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving category growth.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis tools.
 </li>
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 Experience in GCC markets and multi-brand environments is highly desirable.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
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