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Alghanim Industries Hiring for Assistant Category Manager at Al Kuwait Full Time
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Job Description
Position Overview
To manage his/her categories and continuously improve ranges and promotions to exceed sales and margin targets. Develop a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan and customer promises of ‘I can get what I want’ and ‘the prices are the best’.
Essential Job Roles:
- Develop Category Strategy to achieve Sales/Profitability Target, and maximize market share.
- Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability.
- Drive promo strategy through direct team & support functions to ensure business objectives are met.
- Develop advertising & marketing strategy; implement through marketing.
- Manage Order & Replenishment process ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control.
- New Product Development & Sourcing for Own Brands.
- Follow & analyze market trends to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing.
- Work with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction.
- Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market & grow online business.
- Manage Supplier Relation, agency & non agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes
- In store layout, display & space management/execution via planogram and stores visits.
Skills
Bachelor Degree in Business preferredIn-depth knowledge of and experience in managing a Consumer Electronics Category At least 3 years’ experience within Electronic retailing with at least 3 years Category Management experience.Professional development in retail strategy / category managementExcellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the categoryExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong relationship building skills to maximise opportunities with suppliersStrong negotiation skills
Job Details
Job Location
Al Kuwait, Kuwait
Company Industry
Consumer Electronics; Retail & Wholesale
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Purchasing and Procurement
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
1
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Years of Experience
Min: 3 Max: 6
Degree
Bachelor’s degree / higher diploma