Job Description

Title: Chief Category Head Officer

Company Name: Ghorer Bazar

Vacancy: 01

Age: at least 35 years

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Telecommunication, Manufacturing (FMCG), Multinational Companies

Published: 7 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 35 years
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred
∎ 10+ years of experience in category management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
∎ Proven track record of managing category strategies in a fast-paced environment
∎ Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
∎ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
∎ Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and stakeholders
∎ Experience in product lifecycle management, financial planning, and budget management
∎ Strategic Vision: Ability to think long-term and develop category strategies aligned with business objectives
∎ Analytical Thinking: Proficient in interpreting market and financial data to drive category decisions
∎ Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
∎ Innovation: Forward-thinking and innovative in identifying growth and process improvement opportunities
∎ Collaboration: Skilled in working cross-functionally and building relationships across departments
∎ Qualifications
∎ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred
∎ 10+ years of experience in category management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
∎ Proven track record of managing category strategies in a fast-paced environment
∎ Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
∎ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
∎ Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and stakeholders
∎ Experience in product lifecycle management, financial planning, and budget management
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∎ Competencies
∎ Strategic Vision: Ability to think long-term and develop category strategies aligned with business objectives
∎ Analytical Thinking: Proficient in interpreting market and financial data to drive category decisions
∎ Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
∎ Innovation: Forward-thinking and innovative in identifying growth and process improvement opportunities
∎ Collaboration: Skilled in working cross-functionally and building relationships across departments

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Developing and implementing category strategies that align with corporate goals and market trends
∎ Driving category growth by analyzing data, understanding consumer behavior, and capitalizing on market opportunities
∎ Overseeing the lifecycle of each category, including planning, pricing, product assortment, merchandising, and promotional strategies
∎ Leading and mentoring a team of category managers, providing guidance on strategy, goals, and career development
∎ Fostering a collaborative environment, encouraging knowledge-sharing and alignment across different categories
∎ Setting performance benchmarks and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team effectiveness
∎ Developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models for each category to drive profitability
∎ Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, margins, market share, and customer satisfaction
∎ Analyzing financial reports and category performance data to make informed, data-driven decisions
∎ Collaborating with sales, marketing, supply chain, and product development teams to ensure cohesive category strategies
∎ Working with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure efficient sourcing and inventory management
∎ Coordinating with marketing to align promotional strategies with category goals and target audience
∎ Conducting market research to stay updated on trends, consumer behavior, and competitive positioning
∎ Leveraging data analytics to assess consumer preferences and adjust strategies accordingly
∎ Identifying growth opportunities by understanding changing market dynamics and evolving consumer needs
∎ Continuously assessing and improving category management processes, tools, and methodologies
∎ Driving innovation within categories by exploring new product or service opportunities, partnerships, and technologies
∎ Implementing best practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and market relevance
∎ The Chief Category Head Officer (CCHO) will lead the category management division, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive category growth, profitability, and market share. This executive will develop and execute strategies that optimize category performance, align with consumer needs, and ensure a competitive market position.
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∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ Developing and implementing category strategies that align with corporate goals and market trends
∎ Driving category growth by analyzing data, understanding consumer behavior, and capitalizing on market opportunities
∎ Overseeing the lifecycle of each category, including planning, pricing, product assortment, merchandising, and promotional strategies
∎ Leading and mentoring a team of category managers, providing guidance on strategy, goals, and career development
∎ Fostering a collaborative environment, encouraging knowledge-sharing and alignment across different categories
∎ Setting performance benchmarks and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team effectiveness
∎ Developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models for each category to drive profitability
∎ Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, margins, market share, and customer satisfaction
∎ Analyzing financial reports and category performance data to make informed, data-driven decisions
∎ Collaborating with sales, marketing, supply chain, and product development teams to ensure cohesive category strategies
∎ Working with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure efficient sourcing and inventory management
∎ Coordinating with marketing to align promotional strategies with category goals and target audience
∎ Conducting market research to stay updated on trends, consumer behavior, and competitive positioning
∎ Leveraging data analytics to assess consumer preferences and adjust strategies accordingly
∎ Identifying growth opportunities by understanding changing market dynamics and evolving consumer needs
∎ Continuously assessing and improving category management processes, tools, and methodologies
∎ Driving innovation within categories by exploring new product or service opportunities, partnerships, and technologies
∎ Implementing best practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and market relevance

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, T/A, Tour allowance, Performance bonus
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Gender:
∎ Only Male

Job Location: Dhaka

Company Information:
∎ Ghorer Bazar
∎ Banasree, Dhaka
∎ WWW.GHORERBAZAR.COM
∎ Ghorer Bazar is a leading organization committed to providing safe and healthy food. With our strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we are looking for a skilled and experienced personnel to lead our dynamic team and drive our brand vision forward. Ghorer Bazar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Address::
∎ Banasree, Dhaka
∎ WWW.GHORERBAZAR.COM
∎ Ghorer Bazar is a leading organization committed to providing safe and healthy food. With our strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we are looking for a skilled and experienced personnel to lead our dynamic team and drive our brand vision forward. Ghorer Bazar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 7 Dec 2024

Category: Marketing/Sales