Category Manager

- Create partnerships with the brands and follow up on the results
- Handle the negotiations with existing and potential partners
- 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
- Benchmark current pricing vs. the competition and the peer market
- Recommend adjustments on the pricing policy to the GM/Captain
- Handle the production of the annual calendar for the brands promotions, launches, etc.
- Assess the requirements and coordinate with relevant internal/external stakeholders (Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Suppliers, Category Managers and Logistics)
- Negotiate with suppliers for the stock returns (discontinued and slow movers)
- Assign individual objectives for employee performance management purposes, manage performance, empower staff, and provide formal and informal feedback in order to support professional development and maximize performance

Requirements

What you'll need to succeed

- University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any relevant field A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar role

Competencies

- Negotiating
- Knowledge of Product Line
- Demonstrating Personal Resilience & Adapting to Change
- Demonstrating Customer Centricity
- Technical Understanding & Developing Self
- Strategic Sales Planning
- Driving Results
- Data Gathering and Reporting
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Communicating effectively
- Business Analytics
- Managing Expenses and Finances
- Collaborating & Influencing with Respect & Trust