Chalhoub Group Career – Category Manager II

Job Description:

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team.  From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations.  We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop new merchandising aids, tools, and new concepts
• Handle the production of the annual calendar for the brands promotions, launches, etc.
• Brands Promotions: Pricing Policies of Brands and Categories: Benchmark current pricing vs. the competition and the peer market
• Assess the requirements and coordinate with relevant internal/external stakeholders (Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Suppliers, Category Managers and Logistics)
• Coordinate new openings (Brands/Merchandising/Promotions) or refitting of sales areas
• Register newly imported brands to the market, in compliance with the regulations of each country
• Recommend adjustments on the pricing policy to the GM/Captain
• Develop the Department policies and procedures in order to ensure the fulfilment of organizational requirements
• Monitor the yearly budget of the Department and control expenditure to ensure optimal use
• Drive the development of the margin and the budgetary objectives
• Category Management: Manage segmentation, seasonal activities, action plans for the stores; follow up on the results
• Validate the strategy with the GM/Captain
• Develop a wide range of services (skincare – make up – lessons – etc.) to be adapted to each category
  Identify the products with potential and research new products
• Define the offer strategy for the stores in the designated area in alignment with the brand’s values
• Category Performance Management: Benchmark current performance vs. the competition and the peer market
• Negotiate annual commercial agreements and the commercialization of advertising spaces with the brands
• Manage the existing catalogue, optimizing on the mix at the points of sale
• Create different tools to improve the categories’ performance

Job Requirements:

• Business Acumen
• Communicating effectively
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Negotiating
• Managing Expenses and Finances
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Demonstrating Customer Centricity
• Knowledge of Product Line
• Business Analytics
• Driving Results

Qualification & Experience:

• University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any relevant field
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in a similar role

Job Details:

Company: Chalhoub

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Application Deadline: N/A

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