Job Overview
- Experience Level
- +2 years
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Workplace Type
- Not specified
- Location
- Cairo
- Job function
- Sales and Business Development
- Application Deadline
- 31 January 2023
About the Role
Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category
Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing, and promotions across channels
Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand
Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
Managing budget development and revenue for the category
Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing, and merchandising teams
Requirements
2-4 Years of Experience in category management
Strong knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles
Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office
Good understanding of numeracy
