Category Manager – Menwear

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As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

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Category Manager is responsible for the BU Strategy to drive Sales and Cash Margin and is accountable for achieving the Key Business KPI’s of Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost and Closing Stock. He/she controls Space and OTB Planning plus Product Selection. Category Manager is responsible for Team Management and Team Development ensuring high energy and engagement whilst building and maintaining effective Cross-Functional relationships, including those with the Host Brand

This is a Senior Role within M&S MENA.
Menswear accounts for up to 25% of Turnover and is the key Business Unit to drive Consumer Awareness and Loyalty.
M&S MENA currently operates in 7 Markets: KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, and Oman.
Candidate must be able to travel to the above Markets plus to the UK to attend Seasonal Buying Fairs.
Flexible Hours required during Buying Season.

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