Buying Manager

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GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

• Grow brand/category market share through provision of an effective and innovative product portfolio within the right price and quality in order to drive sales.
• Crafting comprehensive business plans to boost sales within your assigned brand/category.
• Utilizing market research and historical data to identify trends and inform strategic planning.
• Segmenting and differentiating consumers within your brand/category.
• Making data-driven decisions on product introduction, assortment, promotions, and pricing.
• Collaborating with retail operations to align business plans with consumer trends and sales figures.
• Staying ahead with market intelligence on competition pricing and trends.
• Analyzing sales performance to identify opportunities and key selling points.
• Implementing effective 'in-season' management strategies.
• Overseeing buying requirements and formulating budgets.
• Negotiating with suppliers on pricing and coordinating product launches and marketing campaigns.
• Sharing insights with area and store managers on market dynamics and performance.
• Providing brand/category guidelines for visual merchandising across retail outlets.
• Collaborating with retail marketing for maximum category visibility.
• Analyzing sales data to enhance potential sales opportunities.
• Coordinating product and customer service training with the Human Resources department.

Who are you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Marketing or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Buying and Merchandising is advantageous.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 4 years in leading brand/category management, particularly in sports products.
• Proven track record of team management and fostering team development.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for numbers.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities.