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- Supporting Category Manager within the assigned brand/category by developing comprehensive business plans
- Studies trends from historical data around brand/category sales and market research to assist in the overall planning process.
- Supports in tasks that will allow category KPIs to be achieved.
- Responsible for monitoring defined price strategy for both Local and Own Brands against competitors.
- Manages consumer mapping and is responsible for brand/category consumer segmentation and differentiation.
- Ensures optimum utilization of customer research information to guide brand/category management decisions including decisions on the introduction of new products product assortment promotion and pricing of products in the store.
- Ensures compliance and governance of item master dare process.
- Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager for self and ensures that the goals are
- Takes ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the manager and agreeing on the
- Keeps abreast of professional developments new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth
- A minimum of 13 years of relevant experience with Retail commercial roles FMCG or Category Management
- Solid knowledge of category management preferably in Health & Beauty segment.
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Proficient in MS Office
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability
- Excellent communication and people skills
Assistant Category Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Talent Pal
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About GMG
GMG is a global wellbeing company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and homegrown brands across sport food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today GMGs investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports GMG Food GMG Health and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family it has become a leading global company affiliated with the worlds most successful and respected brands in the wellbeing sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.
Core Responsibilities:
People Management:
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