Online Category Manager - H&M - Kuwait

Job no: MRF11144
Location: Kuwait
Kuwait Head Office
H &M
Founded in Sweden in ‎1947, H&M has grown through offering fashion and quality
at the best price to over ‎3,000 stores in ‎53 markets today, making it a truly
global fashion company. H&M's presence can be felt on the high streets of
Europe, Asia, North America, Middle East & North Africa. The MENA region
currently covers ‎10 countries and ‎83 stores and is still growing. H&M is an
ever evolving brand that offers a broad and varied range of fashions for the
entire family. Our collections are extensive with new items arriving in store
everyday offering our customers change and choice every time they visit. This
is an exciting and fast paced environment requiring energetic individuals with
a passion for fashion and customer service.
Role Profile:
Define the tactical and strategic direction of online product lines within
each category in line with the product calendars as well as assessing
andmanaging the product Business mix to achieve Company Financial andBusiness
objectives.
The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
Coach and mentor team, set goals and develop individuals on an ongoing basis.
✓Responsibility for providing guidance, coaching and management to the
eCommerceProduct Merchandising team, ensuring the development of necessary
skills in a team based environment
✓Responsible for delivering world-class product presentation and merchandising
of products within their specified categories, including:
* Management and ongoing development of the customer facing product hierarchy.
* Management of product and bundle enrichment, both directly and in conjunction with the eCommerce Content team
✓Deputise for the Trading Manager in his/her absence and make commercial
decisions if the Trading Manager is unavailable.
✓Assist with workflow management and prioritisation of activities assisting
when necessary
✓Support the development and provision of KPIreporting
✓Support with communication between eCommerce Product Merchandisers and all
other internal stake holdersProvide support, training and advice to eCommerce
Product Merchandisers in day-to-day trading actions and wider review including
sales and margin mix, promotional analysis, attach/conversion rates, product
availability and range management.Manage Business strategies and activities
from development to implementation to achieve Business objectives
.✓Accountable for driving the success of the online Category(s) through the
effective merchandising and trading of products online for brands in the
operating market(s).
✓Accountable for Category(s) budgeted sales and margin, and execution of
online strategies to deliver eCommerce KPIs.
✓Support the development of the online budget and commercial plan formulation
for the Category(s).Maintain up-to-date Competitor andGlobal Business trends
knowledge.
✓Identify and maintain an agreed competitor set. Ensure that competitor set is
reported against in any marketing intelligence activity.
✓Escalation for significant and ongoing competitor pricing issues working with
brand merchant teams to resolve.
✓Accountable for the day-to-day Category management including reviewing
price/market competitiveness, range and product life cycle management,
promotional analysis and communication with the brand merchandising team(s).
About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established
in Kuwait in ‎1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya
Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering
customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands,
including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle
Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C,
Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe,
with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well
as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty,
Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group
colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and
brand experiences.

Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio
reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and
restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online,
Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to
be.
Advertised: ‎28 Jun ‎2022 Arab Standard Time
Application close: ‎27 Jul ‎2022 Arab Standard Time