Head of Category

About the Role

GRG is seeking a Head of Category to lead category management, buying, and planning across a retail portfolio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time senior commercial role requires a leader with strong numerical and commercial acumen, and a proven track record in organised, multi-brand retail category management. The position involves applying a landlord-tenant mindset to drive revenue from assigned category space.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee category management, buying, and planning for the assigned category.
• Approach the category with a landlord-tenant mindset, focusing on generating revenue from the allocated store space.
• Handle all numerical and commercial aspects related to product range and assortment.
• Assume full category responsibility, including P&L management and category width, extending beyond vendor management.
• Oversee the entire retail category journey from end-to-end.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated strong commercial acumen and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in managing product range and assortment.
• Background in organised retail category management within a multi-brand environment.
• Proven experience with full category ownership, including P&L responsibility, not limited to vendor management.
• Experience in categories such as apparel, fashion retail, general merchandise, luggage/bags, homeware, fragrances, stationery, or supermarkets.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.