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Job description / Role
Senior Category Manager (Food) - Starbucks - Kuwait
We are looking for senior category manager level candidates with significant experience in product or brand management within FMCG or Retail to grow the sales and margin of Starbucks MENA's entire food category. This is a new role that will develop and lead strategic and operational plans across the region whilst ensuring host brand quality and standards are maintained.
In this exciting role you will be accountable for the whole food category including product, packaging, retail price, promotion, visual merchandising and store communications, and will additionally be responsible for the delivery of category sales and profit targets in MENA.
This opportunity calls for a resilient, passionate and energetic leader with excellent communication skills to drive business results.
Requirements
If you have the proven experience and desire to make a difference then this role offers you the opportunity to drive the performance of one of the world's most famous brands across MENA for one the region's leading retail businesses. In return, Alshaya provide relocation assistance, an annual bonus scheme, employee discount across all brands and a competitive tax free salary.
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brings a feeling of connection. Starbucks coffee houses have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere because they know they can count on genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time. It's not unusual to see people coming to Starbucks to chat, meet up or even work. Starbucks is a neighborhood gathering place, a part of the daily routine - and we couldn't be happier about it. Get to know us and you'll see: we are so much more than what we brew. Starbucks prides itself on its people, or 'partners' as we call them. We strive to develop each partner to achieve their career goals, whether this is to become a district manager, Coffee Master or work within one of our Head Office functions.
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.