Assistant Category Manager

 Published Date: October 7, 2021
Employer:Alghanim Industries
Job Title: Assistant Category Manager
Location: Al Kuwait, Kuwait
Job Type:Full Time Employee
Category:Purchasing and Procurement
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:
  1.  Develop Category Strategy to achieve Sales/Profitability Target, and maximize market share.
  2. Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability.
  3. Drive promo strategy through direct team & support functions to ensure business objectives are met.
  4. Develop advertising & marketing strategy; implement through marketing.
  5. Manage Order & Replenishment process ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control.
  6. New Product Development & Sourcing for Own Brands.
  7. Follow & analyze market trends to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing.
  8. Work with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction.
  9. Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market & grow online business.
  10. Manage Supplier Relation, agency & non agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes
  11. In store layout, display & space management/execution via planogram and stores visits.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor Degree in Business preferred
  • In-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 management
  • Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the category
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong relationship building skills to maximise opportunities with suppliers
  • Strong negotiation skills 
Education:Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
Experience:Min: 3 Max: 6
Salary:Unspecified
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