Category Specialist Production Jobs In Sharjah | HTrust Consulting

Category Specialist Production Jobs In Sharjah | HTrust Consulting

About the job

Our clienta leading supplier of HORECA equipment and ingredients in the Middle East is looking for a Category Specialist – Productionrole to manage andanalyze historical sales trends and anticipate or forecast future product needs.

• Relevant catalog creations.
• To engage with the Marketing department on promotions, and campaigns on a timely basis.
• Build the right product mix for the relevant brand.
• To execute forward forecasting for the brand with the sales team on a regular basis.
• To assess brand performance & take action immediately to be in line with the expectations of the company.
• Constant engagement with the technical team to develop ideas and ensure implementation of these approved plans with the sales team.
• Ensuring product mix is in direct relation to customer requirements & expectations analysis.
• Provide business reports & presentations as required & or requested.
• To manage key clients with allotted sales team members.
• To ensure brand targets are met on a monthly basis.
• Swift action to be taken in advance if low demand or slow moving is anticipated to avoid near expiries scenarios.
• To be aware of the trends and market competition.
• Pricing benchmarks vs competitor brands to be maintained.
• Product (quality) benchmarks vs competitors to be done on a regular basis.
• Arranging training programs for the team.
• Ensuring the team follows an agreed sales strategy.
• Training schedules to be fixed for the full year.
• The full-year calendar plan must be aligned with all departments, (marketing/procurement/stores).