Category Head – GAIT (Apple Premium Reseller) – Trafalgar
About the job
The Category Head is responsible for outlining the responsibility for a product group’s strategy, sales, and profitability, involving market analysis, supplier negotiation, pricing, promotion, inventory, and cross-functional collaboration with Marketing & Retail to meet business goals, drive growth, and optimize performance.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
Management:
- Provides focus and a sense of direction for the products’ management teams.
- Maintain and carry out the products’ goals, policies, and procedures.
- Manage related budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability for the category.
- Oversee the marketing financial and budgetary activities related to the designated products.
- Analyze the management report for an effective and efficient stock management system.
- Analyze the financial statements, reports, and other performance indicators to provide the necessary feedback and recommendations.
- Endeavor to develop and succeed in maintaining the appropriate products and company image that strives towards excellence in satisfying customers.
- Develop quantified M.B.O. plans for the direct subordinates and ensure that the process propagates through all levels.
- To maintain viable and healthy relations with strategic accounts, business partners, and related parties.
Technical:
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
- Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions focused on products’ products and values.
Product Inventory, Sales and Customer Service:
- Oversee product assortment, ensure stock levels, manage lifecycle (new introductions/exits), and optimize distribution
- Develop and maintain products’ price lists for retail and corporate sales.
- Collaborate on campaigns, set pricing, drive demand generation, and ensure product visibility.
Marketing and Product Representation:
- Represent the products with integrity and excellence.
- Collaborate with the marketing teams to enhance products’ visibility.
- Actively participate in products’ events and functions.
- Network and build relationships within the target market.
- Conduct competitive analysis and chronic benchmarking to maintain awareness of market trends.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2025-12-28 |
| Job Location: | Kuwait |
| Company Industry: | Retail & Wholesale |