Category Manager- Regional Office

Role overview

Category strategy and performance

• Define category vision, growth priorities, portfolio choices, financial targets, and regional action plans.
• Own category performance and P&L across volume, revenue, market share, pricing, mix, margin, distribution, inventory, and trade investment.
• Use consumer, shopper, customer, competitor, and market insights to identify opportunities across segments, channels, occasions, price tiers, and pack formats.
• Shape portfolio architecture, product roles, assortment, distribution priorities, renovation, and rationalization.

Innovation and cross-functional delivery

• Lead innovation from opportunity identification and concept development through business case approval, product and packaging development, supply readiness, commercialization, launch, and post-launch review.
• Mobilize Marketing, R&D, Trade Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Supply, Procurement, Quality, and other partners around aligned plans and accountable execution.
• Influence senior stakeholders with clear recommendations, robust analysis, and a total-business perspective.
• Support team engagement and development through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, coaching, feedback, and ownership.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive FMCG experience, including category, portfolio, or business agenda ownership.
• Previous experience in Category Management, Marketing, Business Planning, or Commercial functions.
• Track record managing category performance, business growth initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Experience leading or developing team members is preferred.
• Fluent English required; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong FMCG category management, innovation, business analytics, and commercial decision-making experience.

Key competencies

• Strong business acumen and ability to connect category performance to business results.
• Advanced analytical skills, including P&L management and market intelligence analysis.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions.
• Project management, execution, prioritization, and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Coaching, delegation, and team development skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

What the employer offers

• Global, collaborative, and dynamic working environment.
• Corporate culture focused on customers, employees, and communities.
• Vertical, horizontal, and cross-functional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.