Category Manager - eCommerce - The Body Shop - Kuwait
At The Body Shop we believe true beauty comes from the heart. For us, beauty is much more than a pretty face - it's about feeling good and doing good, too. We make our products with love and care. We source some of the finest raw ingredients from the four corners of the globe. In store, the helpful and friendly staff provide a shopping experience our customers love.
eCommerce is developing rapidly in the Middle East and with Alshaya being named the region's best multi-brand franchise operator what better time to join our growing business function. You will have the opportunity to lead the evolution of ecommerce in the Middle East and make a valuable contribution to our business.
As an Online Category Manager for The Body Shop you will define the brand's tactical and strategic direction of online product lines within operating markets. You will also be required to assess and manage the product business mix to achieve financial and business objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Driving the success of the online categories through the effective merchandising and trading of online products for brands in the operating markets
* Delivering world-class product presentation and merchandising of products within their specified categories
* Supporting the development and provision of KPI reporting
* Providing guidance, coaching and management to the eCommerce Product Merchandising team.
You will be challenged to stay up-to-date with regional competitors and global business trends, reviewing critical information as it becomes available and innovating the solutions which will help shape the ecommerce field in this emerging market. * At least 3 years' ecommerce product/category merchandising experience in a retail organisation
* Exposure to ecommerce at an operational level, including category and business planning through to implementation
* Strong analytical, statistical and presentation skills.
The ideal candidate for this role will have exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, which will be required in order to manage active communication channels between a rapidly developing team of eCommerce Product Merchandisers and key internal stake holders, including brand marketing teams. M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the worlds most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Changs, The Cheesecake Factory, Victorias Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,800 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshayas stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 44,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. |