Category Coordinator – C-Store

About the Role: The role purpose is to control the gross sales for the selected department and margin achievement for allocated product categories for sale within Emarat Convenience Store in accordance with EMARAT’s priorities and goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage product categories for convenience stores.
• Recommend and source products.
• Negotiate pricing and supplier agreements.
• Develop merchandising plans (planograms).
• Implement strategic pricing to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
• Foster partnerships with key brands to drive customer loyalty.
• Analyze category performance to meet margin targets.
• Support franchise operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing (preferably).
• At least 2 years of experience in consumer goods or retail.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of category management.
• Solid communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Market analysis skills.

Preferred Skills: Experience in managing product categories in a retail environment is a plus.