Category Manager (Water Sports & Beachwear)
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Company Description
Adventure HQ is an outdoor adventure superstore born and bred in Dubai. It is a dedicated outdoor adventure retail specialist offering equipment for a wide range of active lifestyle pursuits. Adventure HQ launched in Dubai in 2011 and now has five outlets throughout the UAE totaling 90,000sqf.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role based in Dubai for a Category Manager (Water Sports/Beachwear). The Category Manager will look after a portfolio of brands and manage the relationship with brand's Principals and Suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Curate brands and products to be included on the portfolio
- Manage Brands OTB and Sell-Thru
- Define go to market strategy
- Define markdowns and liquidation strategy
- Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Conduct regular assessments of product quality and vendor performance.
- Stay informed about advancements and innovations in water sports equipment.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. A background in sports management or recreational sports will be consider a plus.
- Proven experience in buying, planning, product management, preferably within the retail or sporting goods industry.
- Experience in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory levels.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, coupled with analytical abilities to assess market trends and make informed purchasing decisions.
- Proficiency in Excel
- Department
- Adventure HQ
- Locations
- Dubai
Dubai
About Sharaf Retail
We are one of the leading retailers in the Middle East and Far East, operating some of the world’s best-known international brands to the highest standards as well as bringing unique brands to the market such as Forever21, Cotton On, Typo, AdventureHQ and more.
Through a spirit of trust and co-operation, we aim to build and maintain long-lasting, professional and profitable partnerships.
Our operations are supported by professional management, sophisticated infrastructure and long-term investment in information technology and logistics. Our understanding of business needs and the ability to deliver integrated development plans make us the business partner of choice.
Category Manager (Water Sports & Beachwear)
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