About this role
Job Overview:
The Category Manager – Non Food is responsible for the sales optimization of a particular assigned group of products. He/she is involved in vendor management, pricing, marketing, and inventory fields
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy, Planning & Product Management:
Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product categories in accordance with the corporate annual business plan and objectives
Assist in identifying opportunities, developing strategies, presenting recommendations, and implementing programs that will bring additional operational effectiveness
Handle the brand management for developed brands, and exclusive brands
Identify and select differentiated and exclusive offerings, services, exclusive brands, and promotions
Strategize positioning of a product to maximize its visibility
Execute and manage through directions on product assortment/ selection related to the concept of the store
Provide feedback on positioning related to competitors
Manage stock and service levels, product movement and aging, product ranging and allocations
Assist in developing merchandizing layouts for departments, each branch individually according to market trends, consumer behavior and customer demographics
Conduct occasional Branches visits
Be attentive to health and safety regulations
Collaboration & Coordination:
Collaborate with Marketing department to ensure that new products reach the right markets at the optimal time
Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors that involves negotiating and purchasing of the products
Develop supplier contracts, managing payment terms, rebates, periodic discounts, supplier’s promotional support, marketing activities, availability, shelf space and many other variables
Conduct daily and periodic replenishment orders for both local and foreign product supply
Research, Review & Reporting:
Conduct market research to learn about the demand for different goods
Attend periodically international conventions to identify trends and procure potential products and brand
Implement periodic category reviews on all levels (product, space, brand, supplier) as a tool to monitor performance and achieve targets
Research and analyze data and market insights that supports information about market, consumer, and category trends during the given period
Search for insights into consumer needs and wants
Range study according to category performance
Initiate regular a statistical study of each vendor’s profit and loss (P&L) according to the variables in order to monitor performance
Report to superior unsuccessful products for action taking
Allocate other income resources for each department according to its potential, and periodic growth
Implement accurately set promotional guidelines, product selection criteria and pricing guidelines
Qualifications:
Between 3 and 5 years of experience in related field
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or any related field