Online Category Manager – Alshaya , Kuwait

The Role:
eCommerce is developing rapidly in the Middle East and with Alshaya being named the region’s best multi-brand franchise operator there is no better time to join our growing business function. You will have the opportunity to lead innovation in the ecommerce in the Middle East and deliver valuable results to the business.
As an Online Category Manager for prestigious brands which launched or are to be launched in Alshaya, you will define the tactical and strategic direction of online product lines within operating markets. You will also be required to assess and manage the product business mix to achieve financial and business objectives.

Key responsibilities:
Driving success of the online categories through the effective merchandising and trading of online products for brands in the operating markets
Delivering world-class product presentation and merchandising of products within their specified categories
Supporting the development and provision of KPI reporting, daily review of sales, margin, traffic, conversion
Providing guidance, coaching and management to the eCommerce Product Merchandising team
You will be challenged to stay up-to-date with regional competitors and global business trends, reviewing critical information as it becomes available and innovating the solutions which will help shape the ecommerce field in this emerging market
Manage category contribution to sales and margin targets against budget and short term forecasts
Manage the end-to-end process for defining, enriching and merchandising of all products for the online channel, ensuring products are promoted and priced in line with the category strategy and margin targets
Monitoring and reporting on sales performance, recommending improvements that will grow sales and margin where opportunities arise
Responsible for daily management and review of product stock availability and manage site product visibility, to ensure customer satisfaction
Identify trends against forecast and previous performance, recommending and implementing improvements
Review Category sales forecasts & stock requirements for the online channel with eCommerce product merchandisers and input into the brand merchant teams for the forecasting process
The ideal candidate for this role will have exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, which will be required in order to manage active communication channels between rapidly developing team of eCommerce Product Merchandisers and key internal stake holders, including brand marketing teams.
Exposure to ecommerce at an operational level, including category and business planning through to implementation, is an ideal requirement for the role.

About Us:
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

Advertised: 12 Feb 2020 Arab Standard Time
Application close: 11 Mar 2020 Arab Standard Time

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