Category Manager - Qatar
Leading Sports Retailer & Wholesaler
Competitive Salary Package
Qatar is booming and the retail sector is following suit. Our client, a leading sports retailer and wholesaler is currently experiencing rapid growth and is seeking an experienced Category Manager with a passion for sport and retail to join their Retail team.
Your responsibilities in this role will include:
- Development and implementation of category business plans within assigned categories that are aligned overall with company goals and strategies.
- Plan and directs all aspects of product development programs, promotions, objectives and initiatives.
- Analyze product profitability, selection, display and assortment using category management practices.
- Budgets and monitors sales and margin plans of assigned categories in accordance with personal and company overall goals.
- Manages vendor performance by all available metrics; fill rates, rejections, timeliness, etc.
- Communicate every day, seasonal, and promotional schematics and execution timeliness and strategies to store level.
- Coordinate and manage competitive market surveys.
- Coordination and supervision of all retail pricing for each price and promotional region.
- Oversees competitive analysis, including auditing competitive product selection, displays and pricing through on-site visits and market research.
- Develops strategies on product innovation and improvement; presentation, packing, pricing, assortment and shrink.
- Presents information (i.e., category budget overviews, accounting processes etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to establish internal controls.
- Coordinates information relative to the development of grower and product profiles.
- Develops long and short range category plans for the purpose of expanding the department programs and/or ensuring that company resources are effectively utilized.
- Drive organic sales performance and penetration through focused category analysis and support in development of sustainable national and regional grower programs.
- Support department resets, remodels, and new store openings as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Supply clear directions for new and existing stores on proper department layout, schematics, opening orders, programs and training.
- Other related duties as assigned. - Bachelors Degree in Management or equivalent qualification.
- 8+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Comprehensive understanding of fashion/retail merchandising.
- Prior supervising/managing experience is required.
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills essential.
A competitive salary package will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organization. 1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally. |