Category Manager (Supermarket)

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a well-established retail group in Saudi Arabia to recruit a results-driven Category Manager for their supermarket division. This strategic role is your chance to shape product categories, unlock new revenue streams, and drive profitable growth in a highly competitive FMCG market. If you’re a sharp thinker with a strong track record in category management, this is the opportunity to step up, lead from the front, and deliver impact.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze market data to identify industry and consumer trends, leveraging insights to drive category growth.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with direct distributors and wholesalers to optimize product offerings.
• Develop annual budgets and sales targets for each category, ensuring profitability and alignment with business objectives.
• Implement business plans to achieve strategic goals, overseeing pricing strategies and margin maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize category performance, implementing exit strategies for underperforming products.
• Build strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing and ensure quality service delivery.
• Manage inventory levels and product availability to meet customer demand and maximize sales opportunities.
• Strategically position product categories to enhance visibility and market share.
• Conduct competitive analysis to monitor pricing trends and market positioning.
• Collaborate closely with buyers and merchandisers to expand and diversify product categories.

Requirements

Benefits

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for retail to drive growth and innovation within a leading supermarket chain in Saudi Arabia. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a proven track record in category management, we encourage you to apply.