Category Manager - Private Labels, Amazon Now (AE)

Amazon MENA
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: SalesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Structured problem-solving","Attention to detail","Effective communication","Stakeholder management"]

Own category outcomes for Amazon Now’s private label/white label portfolio in MENA, with special focus on fresh produce and perishable grocery. Build and execute category strategies, P&L models, pricing approaches, and go-to-market plans, while monitoring competitive dynamics and launch performance. Lead end-to-end new product development through stage gates, evaluate relevant offerings from other Amazon marketplaces, and partner closely with vendor management, selection, pricing, instock, legal, and tech teams to scale instant consumption.

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Category Manager - Private Labels, Amazon Now (AE)

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Job Summary

Own category outcomes for Amazon Now’s private label/white label portfolio in MENA, with special focus on fresh produce and perishable grocery. Build and execute category strategies, P&L models, pricing approaches, and go-to-market plans, while monitoring competitive dynamics and launch performance. Lead end-to-end new product development through stage gates, evaluate relevant offerings from other Amazon marketplaces, and partner closely with vendor management, selection, pricing, instock, legal, and tech teams to scale instant consumption.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build category strategies for private label/white label across categories, focusing on fresh produce, perishable and grocery.
  • •Identify and evaluate new category and product opportunities aligned to quick commerce growth.
  • •Develop category roadmaps, business cases, P&L models, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans.
  • •Lead end-to-end new product development and commercialization through stage-gate processes.
  • •Manage partners and track revenue, profitability, market share, launch performance, and ROI to recommend corrective actions.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of FMCG experience in Category Development, Product Development, Innovation, Portfolio, or Brand Management.
  • •Strong expertise in category strategy, pricing, commercialization, consumer insights, and financial modelling.
  • •Proven experience launching and commercializing new categories, products, or brands.
  • •Experience working with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and external strategic partners in a retail/FMCG or client/vendor-facing environment.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or Marketing (MBA preferred).
Experience:FMCGRetailFood & Beverage
Education:Bachelor's in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or Marketing
Skills:Analytical skillsStructured problem-solvingAttention to detailEffective communicationStakeholder management

Company Brief

Amazon MENA
Amazon MENA operates Amazon.ae, Amazon's e-commerce marketplace for the United Arab Emirates. It offers a wide range of products, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service for consumers and third-party sellers across the region.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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