Assistant Category Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Category Manager – E-commerce to support our online retail strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth and ensuring profitability through the effective execution of promotional campaigns, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires strong commercial acumen and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Sales & Profitability Management: • Goal Setting & Performance Monitoring: Develop targets, track progress, and quickly identify gaps• Promotional Effectiveness: Evaluate impact of promotions and discounts on revenue and margins.• Profitability Analysis: Analyze historical data and recommend strategic actions to improve overall category profitability. Website Management: • Digital Merchandising & Visual Appeal: Ensure that the website reflects a consistent and compelling visual presentation of products. This includes updating visuals for seasonal trends, refreshing product displays, & ensuring the website layout drives conversions.• User Experience Optimization: Regularly review website navigation, taxonomy, and search functionality Reporting, Analysis & Strategic Planning: • Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitory reports & use these insights to inform strategy and make recommendations• Trend Analysis & Forecasting: Analyze historical sales data and market trends to predict future demand.• Management Reporting: Prepare comprehensive category reviews (e.g., WBR/MBR/QBR) that combine quantitative data with qualitative insights. These reports support strategic planning discussions with senior management and help shape future initiatives. Omni-Channel & Process Coordination: Drive the operations of the Omni-Channel fulfillment improving KPIs and enabling seamless coordination between online and offline channels. Campaign and marketing alignment: Coordinate on-site and off-site marketing activates planning and briefing People Management: The incumbent holds no direct supervisory responsibilities but is expected to engage effectively within their function and collaboratively across cross-functional teams. This role contributes meaningfully, whether through operational contributions and/or by offering specialized expertise, guidance, and support, to ensure alignment with either functional and/or strategic organizational goals and objectives.Proficiency in effectively managing and optimizing product categories within an e-commerce platform, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and inventory management.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.Excellent communication and coordination skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.Process & Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, streamline workflows, and coordinate across various systems.Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with system integrations, technical troubleshooting, and multi-platform coordination.Sales & Financial Acumen Strong analytical skills to interpret data, including sales trends, customer behavior, and website traffic, to analyze revenue, pricing, and profitability data, and implement strategies to drive margin optimization. Arabic would be a plus.Experience: -7 years + 3 years related experience in category management or e-commerce operations.- Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with BI tools is a plus.- Familiarity with e-commerce and marketplace operations.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.- High level of initiative and attention to detail.Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Distribution and Product Management Industries Sporting Goods Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Athlocity by 2x Get notified about new Category Manager jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Category Manager - Online - Ulta Beauty - UAECategory Manager Private Label (Food) - Everyday Good Foods Retail Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 10 hours ago Senior Marketing Manager - Beverages (Dubai)Senior Category Strategy Manager - New Verticals UAEBranded Beauty/Sports Buyer: Expansion Manager, Dubai Marketing Manager – Al Zorah Beach Resorts in Ajman, UAECategory Manager (Financial Background Required)Assistant Manager - Marketing (F&B and Wellness) - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Brand Manager- Ladies Fashion Clothing Brand We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr