We are looking for a Category Manager to manage a group or category of products for our company. You will be the one responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of a product category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties. An excellent category manager must have extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. The goal of this role is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth.
* This position is based in Saudi Arabia - Riyadh.Responsibilities :
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
- Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
- Proven experience as category manager or similar role minimum 10 years.
- Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Proficient in MS Office
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability
- Excellent communication and people skills
- BSc/BA in business administration, marketing or related field
What We Do
We knew through our experience in Procurement, that more than 70% of procurement transactions are of a low value, and if summed in value it would only represent less than 5% of your total spending, and as a result you and your Procurement team and everyone involved in the approval and accounting process, would be spending majority of your productive time working and approving and processing transactions that does not reflect direct benefit to your organization's goals.
We introduce to you Lawazem
It is the first B2B marketplace that is especially made to solve that problem.
Lawazem consolidates all your operational purchases and spending in one place, whether it is groceries, stationary, cleaning materials, office accessories, or else.
We go beyond to make your work environment even better, by providing gift and flower deliveries to your employees and clients, arrange for internal events, and prepare for your guest and internal meetings through our hospitality partners.
Finally, we even help in becoming your concierge for your international purchases, online purchases that require Credit Cards, and help you improve your sourcing process.
Lawazem is here to help you anytime and everytime.
