Category Manager - Dyson - Riyadh

The job holder of this position is responsible for defining and driving the offer and purchasing strategy for different products categories and brands. The job holder is also responsible for defining the action plan for the categories, merchandising, promotional activities, prices and negotiations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Validate the strategy with the GM/Captain
• Negotiate annual commercial agreements and the commercialization of advertising spaces with the brands
• Drive the development of the margin and the budgetary objectives Formulate and communicate the Department performance objectives and continuously monitor progress and alignment towards strategic objectives

1. Managerial:

• Monitor the yearly budget of the Department and control expenditure to ensure optimal use

2. Operational:

• Define the offer strategy for the stores in the designated area in alignment with the brand's values

3. Strategical:

• Develop the business plan of the Department in line with the strategic objectives of the Brand Develop the Department policies and procedures in order to ensure the fulfilment of organizational requirements
• Oversee the operations of the Department, provide expertise, encourage teamwork and facilitate related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards and staff pride in contribution
• Benchmark current performance vs. the competition and the peer market Create different tools to improve the categories performance

Category Management:

• Manage segmentation, seasonal activities, action plans for the stores follow up on the results
• Manage the existing catalogue, optimizing on the mix at the points of sale
• Identify the products with potential and research new products
• Develop a wide range of services (skincare - make up - lessons - etc.) to be adapted to each category
• Prepare the periodic category reviews
• Supplier Relations:
• Create partnerships with the brands and follow up on the results
• Handle the negotiations with existing and potential partners
• Optimal Strategy Implementation:
• Optimize the merchandising plan and the allocation of space vs. the volume of margin
• Develop new merchandising aids, tools, and new concepts
• Coordinate new openings (Brands/Merchandising/Promotions) or refitting of sales areas
• Register newly imported brands to the market, in compliance with the regulations of each country

What we can offer you

With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.