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Category Manager

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Qatar
Posted on November 25, 2024

Job details

Buying & Planning:

Select market-relevant articles from the Global Brand range, categorized by store grades (BCS/OCS/SC/ECOM).

Drive category positioning and presentation across all distribution channels.

Attend major sales meetings to optimize product mix, including key brand launches.

Collaborate with marketing on seasonal calendars and key product launches.

Plan and forecast sales, identifying opportunities and risks.

Manage budgeting and open-to-buy calculations for categories.

Create and adjust pre-season and in-season matrices with the merchandiser.

Trading:

Lead marketing campaigns focused on product.

Regularly monitor stock levels to ensure availability of best sellers.

Manage in-season trading and pricing strategies (promotions, markdowns).

Work with HR to train sales associates on product knowledge and campaigns.

Analyze reports and propose efficiency improvements.

Projects:

Drive cross-functional projects to enhance business performance.

Clear old stock with a focus on maximizing margins.

Initiate new process creation.

Skills

Experience:

5+ years in retail buying, preferably in apparel, fashion, footwear, or FMCG.

Exposure to sports operations.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Management, or related field.

Skills:

Strong financial acumen and data analysis for purchasing decisions.

Proficient in retail sales systems (e.g., Retail Pro) and Microsoft Office.

Passionate about retail sports categories.

Excellent analytical skills to utilize consumer, product, and competitor data.

Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

Strong customer focus and communication skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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