FV Category Executive

• Work with the Category Manager on maintaining the category strategy in alignment with the overall department & business strategy.
• Work with the Category Manager to achieve the objectives and the targets of the category.
• Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business.
• Source & negotiate items promotions from suppliers on a monthly, weekly and eventually basis.
• Plan, source, and execute monetization campaigns which meet the partners needs and Careem Quik objectives.
• Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items.
• Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability.
• Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning.
• Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App.
  

What You'll Need

Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose.

• At least 2+ years of experience in the grocery industry in Buying or Category Management of Fruits and Vegetables
• Time spent in tech or a start-up is a plus
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and importers of fruits and vegetables. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership.
• Experience in accounts management.
• You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
• Grittiness. You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away