Category Manager

Waffarha · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-03-26

ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy & Growth Own category P&L, including revenue, margins, and growth KPIs Define and execute category strategies across F&B, Health & Beauty, and Electronics Identify growth levers including assortment expansion, pricing optimization, and promotions Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer behavior to inform decisionsSupplier & Vendor Management  Source, onboard, and manage suppliers and distributors across assigned categories Negotiate pricing, margins, rebates, and promotional support Build strong supplier relationships to secure exclusives and better commercial termsAssortment & Pricing Optimization Curate and optimize product assortment based on demand, trends, and margins Develop competitive and dynamic pricing strategies Ensure pricing accuracy and competitiveness in the marketPromotions & Campaigns Plan and execute category-specific campaigns in collaboration with marketing Design offers, bundles, and discounts to drive conversion and basket size Analyze campaign performance and optimize ROIOperations & Execution Ensure product availability, accurate listings, and smooth category operations Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to minimize stockouts and overstock Improve processes to enhance efficiency and scalabilityData Analysis & Performance Management  Track and analyze KPIs: GMV, revenue, margins, conversion rates, inventory turnover Build reports and dashboards to monitor category performance Generate insights and take action to continuously optimize performanceCross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance teams Align on campaigns, launches, and growth initiatives Act as the main point of contact for category-related decisionsQualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field 3–6 years of experience in category management, e-commerce, retail, FMCG, or consulting Strong analytical skills (advanced Excel required; SQL is a plus) Proven experience managing P&L and driving revenue growth Experience in one or more of the following categories: F&B, Health & Beauty, Electronics Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Strong commercial acumen Data-driven decision making High ownership and execution speed Negotiation and influencing skills Problem-solving mindset Customer-centric thinking

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Waffarha is an Egyptian deals, voucher, and discount platform offering savings on restaurants, beauty, fitness, entertainment, and travel. The platform serves consumers across major Egyptian cities.

What you should know

  • Extensive Merchant Network: Caters to over 5 million customers through a network of 1,000 merchants and 3,000 stores
  • Deep Daily Discounts: Offers daily lifestyle deals and coupons with discounts ranging from 50% to 90%
  • Multi-Sector B2B Loyalty: Provides a B2B line of white-label loyalty solutions for sectors such as banking, telecom, and FMCG

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