Category Manager – Grocery

Company OverviewWelcome to Al Meera Oman, your trusted neighborhood retailer! A joint venture between Al Meera Holding Company (Qatar) and Oman National Investments Development Company SAOC (TANMIA), we bring a legacy of retail excellence to the Sultanate.With a strong network of community malls, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores, Al Meera Oman continues to expand its presence to serve customers across the country. In 2024, we entered a strategic alliance with Shell Oman Marketing Company, co-branding 57 Shell Select convenience stores as Al Meera – Shell Select.As an omni-channel retailer, we seamlessly integrate our physical stores with a growing online presence to meet evolving community needs.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Category Manager – Grocery to lead and drive the performance of our grocery category across Al Meera Oman stores.The ideal candidate is commercially minded, data-driven, and experienced in grocery retail management, with strong vendor relations and negotiation skills. You’ll play a key role in optimizing product mix, pricing, and promotions to deliver profitable growth and exceptional customer value.Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute category strategies to achieve sales, profit, and inventory objectives. • Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating cost prices, trading terms, and promotional support. • Plan and manage the grocery assortment based on consumer trends and category performance. • Work closely with marketing to execute and review promotions and campaigns. • Monitor stock levels and ensure optimal availability and turnover. • Analyze category performance and provide insights for improvement. • Benchmark competitors’ pricing and promotional activities. • Coordinate with supply chain, finance, and operations for smooth execution of category plans.Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree required. • 2–5 years of relevant experience in grocery or FMCG retail category management. • Must be based in Oman; prior Oman retail experience is essential. • GCC experience is an added advantage. • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. • Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical abilities. • Ability to perform in a fast-paced retail environment.