Category Manager

Charterhouse

UAE

Ref: GP186-5478

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse are working with a multinational FMCG organisation who are looking for an Arabic speaking Category Manager to join their Dubai based office. The position is reporting directly to the Marketing Manager – Categories and would oversee various territories across the GCC region.

The role will require an experienced Category Manager to manage the category segmentation and positioning across the market. You will successfully set and manage monthly category KPI’s, and carry out a detailed product performance analysis in order to provide informed recommendations and category forecasts. Working alongside the sales, suppliers, trade marketing and communication teams to ensure product and brand awareness, creating impactful strategies to consistently expand consumer outreach and maximised sales performance.

In addition, you will be required to perform monthly onsite market visits to ensure a hands-on knowledge on competitor activities and launches. You should have a consistent informed knowledge on consumer insights and customer requirements to ensure efficient strategies are implemented accordingly.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should hold a master’s Degree in Marketing or a related field and must be fluent in Arabic. To be considered, a minimum of 2-3 years of industry relevant experience is required. Demonstrable experience in category management and project management is essential. A strong understanding of FMCG operations, specifically food service and trade marketing would be beneficial.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

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