Description:
We are hiring an Assistant Manager Category Wearables & Accessories
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Location: Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
- Define the product line-up strategy and roadmap including pricing, customer segmentation, promotional strategies, new products launch/introduction, and manage the product lifecycle
- Develop regional/market plans and core positioning/messaging, value propositions, and sales enabler programs for the products within the category
- Perform market research to identify new opportunities for category expansion and monitor market trends and conditions to identify shifts in demand for category products
- Work with HQ and external third parties to secure partnerships and brand collaborations
- Support in whitelisting and rollout of products’ health and safety features across the region
- Be an expert with respect to all category products and be the go-to person for all product technical details, including working with other departments to develop a marketing strategy, messaging, collateral, promotions, PR, and online content
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role or as a Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager for Wearables/Accessories
- Background in Consumer Electronics/Telecom is an advantage
- Self-starter, analytical, and strategic thinker with strong commercial and technical skills
- Superb communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to present complex analytics to an executive audience
- Excellent time management with the ability to work on tight deadlines and handle the pressure of last-minute requests