Fragrance Category Manager – Faces

The Fragrance Category Manager – Faces develops the commercial performance of the fragrance category through assortment choices, supplier partnerships, pricing, merchandising and promotional planning. The role supports category growth while protecting margin and customer relevance, combining market awareness with close monitoring of sales, stock and brand performance.

Job Overview

This position contributes to the customer, commercial or operational goals of Chalhoub Group. The successful candidate will carry out the responsibilities below while working with relevant colleagues and following established policies, standards and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop category plans and performance targets aligned with business and brand objectives.
• Own category assortment, purchasing, pricing, merchandising and promotional choices for the Faces fragrance portfolio.
• Review category results, competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities and improve product mix.
• Build relationships with brand partners and suppliers, discussing commercial agreements, margins, advertising and stock returns.
• Coordinate launches, seasonal activity, marketing calendars and space allocation while ensuring local product requirements are met.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in category management, buying, merchandising or commercial roles within beauty or fragrance retail.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills, including the ability to interpret product and sales performance.
• Supplier negotiation, planning and stakeholder-management capability.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and balance customer needs with profitability.

Skills and Competencies

Commercial judgement, market curiosity, product knowledge and structured performance reviews are important. Leadership, organisation and collaboration across buying, retail and marketing teams are also valuable. Candidates should communicate clearly, manage priorities responsibly and contribute to a respectful team environment. Attention to detail, reliability and a willingness to learn are important for delivering consistent results.

Employment Details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is with Chalhoub Group. Compensation and final employment conditions should be confirmed during the hiring process.