Category Executive
Job role insights
Date posted
September 30, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Entry Level
Qualification
Not specified
Experience
2-3 Years
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Careem is hiring a Category Executive in Dubai to support its Grocery category team, with a focus on the Ultrafresh segment. The position supports assortment, sourcing, pricing and promotional activity while helping maintain strong product availability and commercial performance. The role suits a detail-oriented professional who understands UAE grocery retail and wants to build deeper expertise in category management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with commercial and customer goals.
- Assist with sourcing products, maintaining assortment quality and coordinating new product onboarding.
- Work with suppliers to collect product information, pricing, promotional offers and other commercial details.
- Monitor sales, pricing, stock availability and category performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate weekly and monthly promotional activity with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure product listings, content and images are accurate and updated in coordination with content teams.
- Work with supply chain teams on availability, SKU onboarding and replenishment cycles.
- Conduct market research, monitor category trends and benchmark pricing against the UAE market.
- Support supplier relationships and preparation for periodic business reviews.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in the Ultrafresh segment, preferably in retail, quick commerce or e-commerce.
- Strong understanding of the UAE Ultrafresh market, supplier landscape, seasonality and quality standards.
- Good commercial, communication, coordination and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical ability and familiarity with category performance metrics.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; reporting and data tools are an advantage.
- Proactive attitude, attention to detail and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Skills
Category Management, Sourcing, Pricing, Promotions, Supplier Management, Excel, Google Sheets, Market Research, Commercial KPIs
Employment Details
- Company: Careem
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Career Level: Entry Level
- Industry: Technology, Information and Internet; IT Services and IT Consulting
Work Arrangement
Careem describes a flexible working model for full-time colleagues, with office/home working arrangements and remote-work flexibility subject to role requirements.
Skills
Country
UAE
select-type
Full Time
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