Category Manager (Fruits & Vegetables)
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About the Role
Grandiose is looking for a Category Manager to oversee operations, sales, and management of fresh Fruits & Vegetables retail across UAE supermarkets/hypermarkets. The role includes SKU management, merchandising, vendor management, and team leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic business plan defining goals, growth targets, and market positioning within the vegetable and fruits vertical.
- Oversee daily operations including sourcing, quality control, storage, packaging, and distribution of fresh produce.
- Manage supply chain to ensure consistent and reliable source of fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Implement and maintain strict quality control standards for freshness, safety, and quality.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimize waste and spoilage while meeting customer demand.
- Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to increase market share and expand customer base.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers including restaurants, grocery shops, and individual consumers.
- Oversee financial aspects including budgeting, cost control, and revenue growth.
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of employees including area leaders, sales representatives, and warehouse personnel.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and health regulations, permits, and licenses.
- Stay updated on market trends, customer preferences, and competitors in the vegetable and fruits industry.
- Manage logistics and distribution network including transportation, storage facilities, and delivery schedules.
Requirements
- At least 7+ years of experience in FMCG Retail or Fresh product (fruit & vegetable distribution) industry
- Must be a graduate or masters in any discipline
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Job Purpose
- The role of a Category Manager (Fruits & Vegetables) involves overseeing the operations, sales, and overall management of a business that deals with retails of fresh Fruits & Vegetables within all Supermarkets/Hypermarkets across the UAE
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic business plan that defines the company's goals, growth targets, and market positioning within the vegetable and fruits vertical.
- Oversee the daily operations of the business, including sourcing, quality control, storage, packaging, and distribution of fresh produce.
- Manage the supply chain to ensure a consistent and reliable source of fresh vegetables and fruits. This includes building relationships with suppliers, growers, and distributors.
- Implement and maintain strict quality control standards to ensure the freshness, safety, and quality of the produce.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimize waste and spoilage while meeting customer demand.
- Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to increase market share, expand customer base, and promote the business. This may include pricing strategies, promotions, and branding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, which may include our nearby restaurants, grocery shops, and individual consumers.
- Oversee the financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue growth. Ensure the business operates within budget and is financially sustainable.
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of employees, including areas leaders, sales representatives, and warehouse personnel if necessary.
- Ensure that the business complies with all relevant food safety and health regulations, permits, and licenses.
- Stay updated on market trends, customer preferences, and competitors in the vegetable and fruits industry.
- Manage the logistics and distribution network, including transportation, storage facilities, and delivery schedules along with other business subsidiaries.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- At least 7+ years of experience in FMCG Retail or Fresh product (fruit& Vegetable distribution) industry.
- Must be a graduate or masters in any discipline
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