Category Manager; Beverage

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a well-established retail group in Saudi Arabia for their supermarket division. Our client is looking for a Category Manager to develop and implement strategic plans for product categories, identify market opportunities, and drive business performance through effective category management.

• Analyze industry and consumer trends to guide product strategies.
• Establish long-term partnerships with distributors and wholesalers.
• Source new suppliers aligned with the company's category strategy.
• Assist in setting annual budgets, sales targets, and profit margins.
• Implement business plans to achieve category performance targets.
• Administer pricing to meet margin objectives and monitor product performance.
• Develop long-term growth and exit strategies for products.
• Foster trust-based relationships with vendors to improve pricing and service quality.
• Ensure product availability in line with consumer demand.
• Optimize category visibility and positioning in the market.
• Track pricing and competition to remain market-relevant.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand the product range.
• Take full responsibility for category budget and revenue targets.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in FMCG.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent financial acumen and decision-making ability.
• Effective communicator and negotiator.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management.
• Ability to manage complexity and drive results collaboratively.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Career growth opportunities within a reputed retail group
• Dynamic work environment