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Category Manager/ Buyer

1.00 to 10.00 Years   Dubai, United Arab Emirates   06 May, 2024
Al Futtaim Group
1 Jobs Openings
Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Mentioned
IndustryRetail & Wholesale
Functional AreaNot Mentioned

Job Description

Overview of the role:The Jobholder will beÿresponsible for supporting the Head of Commercial with the development of the Health & Lifestyle Category to maximize sales and gross margin objectives while managing inventory objectives for specific brands. Develops strategic objectives to ensure long-term sustained growth across all markets.ÿWhat you will do:

  • Develop implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions pricing and stock that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
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  • Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies relevant to the category; adhere to legislation and brand guidelines?; and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales.
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  • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practices with peers and other stakeholders.
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  • Work with Exclusive Brands to develop and deliver exclusive products/ranges that deliver increased participation and meet agreed strategy and plans.
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  • Working in partnership with the planning team, agree on a merchandising strategy that drives and delivers the right range in the right store; ensures availability in the store; and controls of slow-moving stock.
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  • Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
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  • Manage and review pricing, ensuring pricing that is competitive and maximizes profitability. Operate within the Company pricing strategy.
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  • Working in conjunction with the Planning team to ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, whilst maintaining in-store availability to meet the customer?s needs.
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  • Develop effective internal working relationships with cross functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance
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  • Develop build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Watsons proposition and meet customer needs.
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  • Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
  • Category expert ? utilise and continually develop knowledge in category products, competitors and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives.

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