Online Category Manager

Job description / Role

A leading retail group based in Kuwait is currently seeking an Online Category Manager for one of their brands. This person will define the tactical and strategic direction of online product lines within operating markets. This person will also be required to assess and manage the product business mix to achieve financial and business objectives.

Key responsibilities:
* Driving the success of the online categories through the effective merchandising and trading of online products for brands in the operating markets
* Delivering world-class product presentation and merchandising of products within their specified categories
* Supporting the development and provision of KPI reporting
* Providing guidance, coaching and management to the eCommerce Product Merchandising team.
* Remain up-to-date with regional competitors and global business trends, reviewing critical information as it becomes available and innovating the solutions which will help shape the ecommerce field in this emerging market.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, which will be required in order to manage active communication channels between a rapidly developing team of eCommerce Product Merchandisers and key internal stake holders, including brand marketing teams. Exposure to ecommerce at an operational level, including category and business planning through to implementation, is an ideal requirement for the role.

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.