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Category Manager

  • Location

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Sector:

    FMCG / Consumer Goods

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Amee Ruparel

  • Contact email:

    ameeruparel@cartermurray.com

  • Job ref:

    1052732_1543214847

  • Published:

    21 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2018-12-26

  • Consultant:

    Amee Ruparel

A handpicked Gourmet Ice cream business is currently looking for a Category Manager to join their team in Dubai. This person will lead their Category Management project and develop a portfolio of profitable clients across the UAE and KSA.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Develop category strategies that lead to long-term profitable growth.
  • Work closely with the Management team to execute strategic plans.
  • Develop the team and structure of the role from scratch.
  • Set up and develop distribution plan for products
  • Advise and support the sales team to achieve their targets
  • Inventory Management and Forecast supply plans and ensure the product is priced competitively.

Experience required:

  • At least 5 years of commercial experience within the FMCG or Foodservice Industry.
  • Experience in building the Category Management function and a team
  • Strategic and creative thinker
  • Regional Experience, KSA experience would be a plus

The SR Group (Dubai) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.