Ref: MP907-428

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

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.

Requirements

- 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.

About the Company

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.

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