Category Head - Telecom

Job Location and Posting Date Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted on 05/14/2025 Job Summary To lead, monitor, and report on Category performance, making recommendations on product range, pricing, and in-store promotions to drive sales, market share, and total income. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Principal Accountabilities Monitor and report on category performance: Work closely with DGM - Merchandising to track top and bottom line targets and sales plans, ensuring KPIs and targets are achieved on time and within budget. Category management: Ensure category targets are met; explore and implement opportunities for improvement. Sales planning and coordination: Plan and coordinate sales and income of events. Performance monitoring: Monitor sales and income performance against targets; present findings to Merchandising Manager & Category Managers. Incentive management: Launch incentives across departments and reconcile with finance, ensuring timely closure of financial MIS. Reporting: Prepare weekly/daily/monthly MIS and other reports, analyze data, and present findings as per defined timelines. Data analysis and system upgrades: Conduct data mining and diagnostics across categories; coordinate with IT, Finance, Merchandising, and Marketing to upgrade MIS and reporting systems. New initiatives: Coordinate and monitor the launch of new initiatives; present findings to management. Qualitative Requirements Skills & Abilities Expert working knowledge of Excel and good working knowledge of MS Office packages. Knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably ERP such as SAP. #J-18808-Ljbffr