Category Lead for Consumer Electronics

4 days ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah 7d Full time
Job Summary

As a Category Lead for Consumer Electronics, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and profitability by developing and executing strategic plans to position our mobile & accessories / smart wearables / smart gadgets & car accessories & charging & cable categories as market leaders.

You will lead cross-functional teams to design and implement category strategies that maximize market share and drive business objectives.

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven individual who can think critically and strategically to analyze customer preferences, forecast consumer trends, and evaluate supplier options. If you have a passion for consumer electronics and a proven track record of success in category management, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

* Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends to inform category strategy* Evaluate supplier options based on prices, quality, and other factors to ensure the best choices* Discover and purchase new products & brands, checking the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves* Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company* Ensure timely delivery of products and compliance with contracts of purchase* Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget* Create reports on sales and adjust company strategies accordingly* Develop and execute long-term development strategies for product categories* Drive promotion strategy through direct team & support functions to ensure business objectives are met* Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products* Follow and analyze market trends to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing* Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree preferable in Business or equivalent qualification* Minimum 3 years of consumer electronics experience* Clear understanding of: consumer electronic business, consumer habits, and industry developments; budgeting, merchandise buying plans, demand planning, driving sales and profit, and cost control; category development and positioning, building rapport with brand host and other functionaries, contributing to marketing and advertising plans* Analytical skills - quantitative reasoning through a data-driven approach, ability to measure, justify, and refine category/branding efforts based on data* Relationship management - build and maintain rapport with Vendors, Suppliers, and your Team* Result-oriented, focused on setting and reaching goals* Effective communicator - keep everyone aligned behind the category/brand and ensure their agenda matches up to your category/brand strategies* Critical thinker and problem-solving skills* Other skills: team worker, knowledge in tech-related goods, prioritization and time management, ability to work under pressure

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