Apparel Group Hiring for Category Manager Job at Dubai Full Time

THSTREET.COM is a one-stop shop for style-conscious women, men and kids in the UAE, KSA and Kuwait. The fashion-savvy destination offers collections from over 150 international fashion brands such as Dune London, ALDO, Naturalizer, Nine West, Charles & Keith, New Balance, Crocs, Birkenstock, Skechers, Levi’s, Aeropostale, Garage, Nike, Adidas Originals, Rituals, and many more. The online fashion platform also provides free delivery, free returns, cash on delivery and the option for click and collect.
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e are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Category Manager who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where they work cooperatively with teams. The Category Manager develops the strategy of the category and grows the brands portfolio (turnover, margin, stock optimization)
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he Category Manager ensures that every element of the Marketing Mix is aligned with the strategy (assortment/ merchandising/ pricing/animation/purchasing).
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ey Responsibilities
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• esponsible for OTB planning & budgeting, Sales target achievement, new brands development
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• volve and elevate the category’s assortment strategy through in-market expertise and identifying assortment gaps and opportunities
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• ptimize the product sourcing mix across manufacturers, distributors and third-party retailers
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• ork with planning and supply chain partners to manage owned inventory in your category
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• wn vendor relationships, including negotiating product costs and supplier funding
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• nsure holistic price competitiveness/adherence
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• anage on-site product presentation and catalog data, and drive requirements into the search and browse experience Taxonomy, Navigation, Tagging, Attributes
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• uild a best-in-class customer experience
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• ollaborate with marketing and creative teams on category messaging, launches etc.
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• wn category financial targets and KPIs (e.g., GMV and margin), and identify levers to achieve those targets
  
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ey Experience & Skills

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• + years of proven experience in retail; eCommerce experience preferred
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• + years of managerial experience preferred
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• achelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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• UST HAVE experience in Beauty, Lingerie, Sports, Premium fashion, Accessories
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• trong analytical skills, ability to identify relevant data sources and extract insights from data
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• rack record of developing and executing strategies aligned to business goals, and taking calculated risks while appropriately managing trade-offs
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• roven track record of establishing and developing business relationships, and in complex negotiations
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• roven track record on delivering to financial plans and KPIs.
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• emonstrated ability to form long-term strategic business relationships, and comfort engaging with senior executives
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• roven ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects and competing priorities simultaneously, work independently, and drive projects to completion with minimum guidance and high attention to detail
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• xperience or demonstrated knowledge of online/offline retail or consumer internet technologies
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• emonstrated understanding of supply chain and sourcing processes preferred
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• xperience in inspiring and managing teams
  
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enefits
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• ull-time role
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• ompetitive salary + Performance bonus
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• ompany employee discounts across all brands
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• nnual Air Fare Tickets
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• edical & health insurance
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• ollaborative work environment
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