Junior Category Executive
Overview
Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive.
We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.
Role SummaryWe are looking for a data-savvy, commercially astute Junior Category Executive to manage our Frozen & Ice Cream categories. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate data insights into actionable business decisions.
Key Responsibilities- Assortment Management & Optimization
- Maintain high-quality product selection optimized for store capacity through SQL, Excel, and Tableau analysis, reducing non-moving items against category targets.
- Maximize store capacity utilization and SKU productivity by monitoring sales velocity, stock turn, and contribution metrics.
- Commercial Planning & Vendor Management
- Build and execute annual commercial plans with brand partners, sourcing ad hoc budgets to achieve monetization revenue targets
- Campaign Execution & Performance Analysis
- Launch and manage marketing campaigns, providing pre- and post-campaign analysis to internal stakeholders and brand partners
- Generate regular category performance reports with actionable insights on key metrics and trends
Skills & Qualifications
Technical Proficiency
- Strong SQL, Advanced Excel, and Tableau skills – ability to write complex queries, build dashboards if needed, and translate large datasets into business insights
- Proficiency with pivot tables, formulas, data visualization, and analytical tools for assortment and performance analysis
Commercial Acumen
- Strong commercial intellect with understanding of retail economics, margins, P&L impact, and ability to build business cases
- Experience with marketing mechanics and vendor negotiations to achieve win-win outcomes
• Bachelor s degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, or related field with 1-3 years of experience in category management, retail analytics, or e-commerce
• Prior exposure to FMCG, retail, or e-commerce environments preferred; experience with frozen categories is a plus
What Success Looks Like• Consistent achievement of assortment quality, capacity utilization, and monetization revenue targets through effective vendor partnerships
• Improved ads achievement, reduced non-moving inventory, and data-driven insights that drive measurable business impact
What we’ll provide youWe offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
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