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Ref: HP662-1047
Job description / Role
A leading travel retail business in Qatar is currently seeking a Category Manager for their Fashion & Accessories category who will be accountable for optimising sales for the category. This person will be responsible for driving the pricing, shelving, marketing and promotions of the category's products in order to make them as visible, accessible and appealing to the customers as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and implement the category strategy and plans based on department/company initiatives, consumer and market trends
* Lead, motivate and direct a team of buyers whilst delivering business results across all metrics
* Contribute to the profitability of the category by increasing the volume of well performing products and improving speed of inventory turnover
* Assist with the ordering, pricing and in store organisation of products
* Maintain relationships with suppliers
* Ensure the right selection, availability and acquisition of products
* Negotiate pricing, delivery and payment terms with vendors
* Ensure successful marketing of the product line through effective pricing and availability
* Managing inventory to maximise the profitability of inventory flow through effective planning and forecasting
* Working in partnership with retail and marketing teams to ensure effective marketing of products
* Reviewing performance of the category and department financials
* Frequent attendance at trade shows
* Manage and lead the category department
* Training and developing of team members
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
* Prior experience within a category management/ senior buying position
* Experience of managing high performance procurement in preferably travel retail or retail industry
* Proven track record of managing stock
* Experience using Oracle/Navision management inventory
* Strong analytical skills and negotiation
* Excellent communication skills
* Knowledge of sourcing, buying, product development and stock management
* Project management skills
* Leadership skills
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.