Category Executive

As a Category Executive at Careem in Dubai, your responsibilities include collaborating with the Category Manager to develop and maintain category strategies. You will be sourcing and negotiating promotions with suppliers, identifying consumer trends within the online grocery sector, and executing monetization campaigns tailored to meet both partner and Careem objectives.

Candidates for the Category Executive role at Careem should possess strong negotiation and communication skills, a minimum of 2 years in grocery industry experience, and a proactive approach. Grittiness and a hands-on attitude are vital to succeeding in this position, along with a keen eye for consumer trends and collaboration with various team members.

Careem fosters a supportive environment for Category Executives by offering opportunities for professional growth and learning from inspiring colleagues. Employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, including remote working days, and access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements, enabling them to maintain a balanced lifestyle while driving impact.

To apply for the Category Executive position at Careem, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in the grocery sector, particularly in Buying or Category Management. Experience with tech or start-up environments, along with account management exposures, will be advantageous.

The work culture for Category Executives at Careem is collaborative and empowering. Employees have the chance to work alongside like-minded individuals who are committed to excellence and high customer satisfaction. The company promotes innovation and flexibility, allowing team members to explore potential while making a positive impact in the region.

In your response, highlight specific projects or roles where you successfully managed category strategies. Focus on your ability to identify trends, navigate supplier relationships, and achieve profitability targets, emphasizing any data or metrics that illustrate your success.

Detail your negotiation tactics and experience dealing with various suppliers. Mention how you assess supplier proposals, build relationships, and strive for mutually beneficial agreements that promote long-term collaboration while keeping the category's best interests in mind.

Share specific observations you’ve gathered, supported by data or recent market analyses. Discuss how these trends can inform strategy development and how you would leverage those insights to enhance Careem's grocery offerings.

Discuss your experience working with supply chain and inventory management tools. Emphasize effective communication with both suppliers and internal teams, sharing examples of how you've successfully addressed stock challenges in the past.

Provide a concise overview of a campaign, your role, the target audience, your strategies, and measurable outcomes such as increased sales or customer engagement. Highlight insights gained and how they'd apply to Careem's future campaigns.

Talk about a specific challenge you've encountered, steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Focus on your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing market conditions as a Category Executive.

Share specific methodologies or tools you utilize to gather data, analyze trends, and derive actionable insights. Discuss how these insights have shaped pack decisions and product offerings in previous roles.

Discuss how understanding customer needs and preferences influences your decisions. Highlight the importance of aligning product selection, pricing, and promotions with customer expectations, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.

Emphasize your teamwork skills, illustrating how you communicate effectively with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams. Provide examples of successful collaborations and the positive outcomes that resulted from them.

Share your passion for improving people’s lives and creating impactful experiences through your work. Highlight your alignment with Careem's mission and how it inspires you to drive success in the category, contributing to overarching business goals.