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Category Manager

A Category Manager is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, saudi, uae with 5 recent postings.

GCC postings
5
Active markets
3
Typical experience
5+ years
Key responsibilities
  • 01Build and manage complete product lists for major seasonal events and national campaigns. Curate and feature top
  • 02channel marketing. Monitor competitor activity and adapt the platform strategy to maintain a market
  • 03leading position. Take ownership of key traffic drivers, including search engine optimization and affiliate channels. ​ Discover the
Required qualifications
  • — functional projects at scale. You are very detail
  • — oriented, structured and know
  • — At least 3 years of experience in category management or marketplace operations within major e
  • — commerce environments. Proven track record of managing large
  • — scale inventories exceeding. Technical proficiency in SQL to independently extract and analyse data. Hands

Required skills

excelcommunicationarabicenglishanalyticalforecastingclouderp

Tools & technologies

teamsexcelerpgitcrm

Hiring companies we see

  • talabat
  • justlife
  • Meituan
  • DISCOVERED
  • Delivery Hero SE

Hired across

  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Category Manager do in the GCC?

    A Category Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to excel, communication, arabic, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Category Manager?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Category Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across qatar, saudi, uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Category Manager role?

    Key skills include excel, communication, arabic, english, analytical, forecasting, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Category Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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