Job Purpose :
Category manager specializes in the handling of goods or services for all categories and is responsible for planning and sourcing the area and managing the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of that product or service. You will also, analyze sales data, meet with suppliers/retailers, and review planograms. The ideal candidate will have a background in category management and a track record in increasing the sales and profitability of a business to drive sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Approach new partnership brands, negotiate the best profitability/discounts with them, coordinate with them on replenishment order process & operational coordination between both parties.
- Researching the collection of products, trends, sales figures, and competitors in the local market during specified periods of time (seasonality).
- Assisting country managers & local innovation & Design team with the research input to determine the local portfolio.
- It considers the financial objectives by advising the right product pricing strategy to continuously improve the profitability and seasonality of the product selection.
- Planning of assortments entails the evaluation of individual product attributes including Brand, Size, Style, Color, Function, Price, and Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) performance during selection to address the preferences and advise the operation team on it.
- Works closely with country manager to plan product mix within the timelines established for financial planning and the product calendar.
- Collaborate with procurement team and innovation & design teams to expand product categories.
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory.
Requirements
- A BSc degree in business administration, marketing or related field
- 6-8 years of category management experience
- Proven experience as category manager or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes
- Hands on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts
- An excellent grasp of spatial, design, and promotional planning.
- Solid knowledge of basic computer operations.
- Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
- Ability to think from a consumer perspective and understand buying behavior.
- Excellent communication & negotiation Skills
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability
- Being creative
- Competitive attitude
About Floward:
Founded in 2017, Floward is an online flowers and gifts company; we pride ourselves on creating a seamless experience for our clients and making sending flowers and gifts as enjoyable as receiving them. We source our flowers daily from the best growers and farmers around the world to create one of a kind stunning arrangements and plants that fit every occasion.
We partner with local and international brands to offer a wide range of gifts including chocolate, perfumes, cakes and more, coupled with our arrangements to create the perfect gift.
Operating in 36 cities in nine countries across the MENA region and London, UK, we guarantee same-day delivery across the board through our own refrigerated fleet to ensure our arrangements arrive fresh to the customer.
