Category Manager – Beauty

About the role

We are looking for a Category Manager to launch and grow Talabat’s new standalone Beauty vertical. This high‑impact, entrepreneurial role will define the category strategy from the ground up, covering assortment, supplier relationships, pricing, promotions and commercial performance across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end category management for beauty products, setting strategy aligned with commercial goals and regional consumer trends.
• Curate a competitive assortment of mass‑market, premium and emerging brands, onboarding local and regional suppliers and negotiating commercial terms.
• Define pricing strategy, conduct market price audits and manage the promotions calendar, optimizing campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing and Replenishment teams to ensure optimal store flow, merchandising standards, forecasting and inventory management.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in category management, buying or commercial roles within the beauty industry.
• Strong knowledge of the MENA beauty market, consumer preferences and emerging trends.
• Solid commercial acumen with experience in margin calculations, P&L management and supplier negotiations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and building a new vertical from scratch.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.