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Job description / Role
Category Manager - eCommerce - The Body Shop - Kuwait
eCommerce is developing rapidly in the Middle East and with Alshaya being named the region's best multi-brand franchise operator there is no better time to join our growing business function. You will have the opportunity to lead innovation in the ecommerce in the Middle East and deliver valuable results to the business.
In this role you will define the tactical and strategic direction of The Body Shop brand's online product lines within our operating markets, driving success and delivering world-class service and content.
If you have experience in ecommerce product/category merchandising then this is an exciting new role to shape, improve and grow our offering in our emerging markets. You will coach and guide a team to achieve strategic goals and work closely with internal stakeholders such as brand marketers.
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.
Requirements
* 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.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.