talabat
Talabat is looking for an experienced Sr. Category Manager in Muscat, Oman.
This senior commercial role supports tMart, Talabat’s quick-commerce grocery concept that aims to deliver supermarket items in around 30 minutes. The service is already live across several MENA markets. The Senior Category Manager leads pricing strategy, assortment rules, supplier reviews and campaign performance so tMart stays competitive, profitable and well stocked.
About the role
The manager sets pricing matrices, watches competitor shelves, reviews category performance and works with marketing and regional commercial teams. The work is analytical and commercial. It is a good fit for category leaders who understand grocery assortment, margin and promotion ROI.
Key Responsibilities
Lead country pricing strategy so it supports business objectives.
Identify target competitors, collect retail audits, set the pricing matrix and support testing and analysis.
Lead assortment guidelines covering breadth and depth.
Set SKU and brand limits by category according to category roles.
Build reports on low-performing items, GMROI, assortment changes, cohorts and customer-satisfaction scores.
Maintain pricing strategies and fix items with margin erosion or weak price perception.
Identify brands from target competitors that fit tMart’s concept and customers.
Run category reviews and rationalisation to decide which items to delist and which categories need more listings.
Define category and item roles using market dynamics and consumer behaviour.
Work with price-scraping providers to improve data quality.
Check compliance with pricing tools and guidelines.
Lead promo trade plans and identify regional events.
Work with marketing on campaign channels for existing and new customers.
Assess campaign performance and ROI and help decide next steps.
Set promo-contribution targets based on market conditions and company goals.
Help marketing develop tools that acquire and retain customers.
Lead supplier business reviews and negotiate commercial terms that improve tMart profitability.
Work with the regional commercial team on affordability, profit and differentiated assortment.
Who this role is suitable for
This role suits a senior grocery or retail category manager who is comfortable with pricing, assortment and supplier negotiation in a quick-commerce or supermarket environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
Substantial category-management experience in grocery, retail or quick commerce.
Strong commercial skills covering pricing, margin, assortment and promotion performance.
Ability to lead analysis, supplier discussions and cross-functional campaign work.
Comfort working in a fast-growing regional grocery operation.
Salary & Benefits
Full-time role in Muscat, Oman. Compensation may include benefits and variable elements as per company policy.
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