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Category Manager
JL Consultoria | Linx Franquias
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Hybrid
2 weeks ago
Category ManagementAnalytical SkillsContract NegotiationProcurementSales AcumenExcel
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About the Role
JL Consultoria | Linx Franquias seeks a Category Manager to oversee product categories, define strategies, and manage lifecycle from assortment planning to performance review.
Key Skills for This Role
Category ManagementAnalytical SkillsContract NegotiationProcurementSales AcumenExcel
Responsibilities
- Oversee assigned product categories and define category strategies
- Manage full lifecycle from assortment planning to performance review
- Analyze sales and margin data, monitor market trends, and identify improvement opportunities
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers
- Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to align category plans with business objectives
- Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision making
Requirements
- Strong Category Management skills including assortment planning, pricing, and lifecycle management
- Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret sales, margin, and market data
- Proficiency in Contract Negotiation with suppliers
- Experience in Procurement processes and vendor relationship management
- Sales acumen and ability to collaborate with commercial teams
- Relevant experience in retail, franchising, FMCG, or similar category focused environment
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
- High proficiency in Excel and other analytical or reporting tools
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
- Fluency in English
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Company Description
- JL Consultoria | Linx Franquias is a consulting and solutions partner focused on optimizing franchise and retail operations.
- The organization supports brands in strengthening commercial performance through data driven strategies and field tested methodologies.
- Teams collaborate closely with clients to improve assortment, pricing, and inventory management while enhancing customer experience.
Role Description
- This full time Category Manager role is based in Dubai in a hybrid work model.
- The Category Manager will oversee assigned product categories, define category strategies, and manage the full lifecycle from assortment planning to performance review.
- Daily responsibilities include analyzing sales and margin data, monitoring market trends, and identifying opportunities to improve category performance.
- The role will negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers, collaborate with procurement and sales teams, and align category plans with overall business objectives.
- The Category Manager will also prepare regular reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision making.
Qualifications
- Strong Category Management skills, including experience in assortment planning, pricing, and lifecycle management.
- Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret sales, margin, and market data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Proficiency in Contract Negotiation with suppliers, including commercial terms, service levels, and performance metrics.
- Experience in Procurement processes, supplier selection, and ongoing vendor relationship management.
- Sales acumen with the ability to collaborate with commercial teams and support revenue and margin growth initiatives.
- Relevant experience in retail, franchising, FMCG, or a similar category focused environment.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a hybrid setup.
- High level of proficiency in Excel and other analytical or reporting tools; familiarity with ERP or category management systems is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced education or certifications are a plus.
- Fluency in English; additional languages relevant to the region are beneficial.
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