Senior Merchandising Officer - Electronics Category Management Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-05-26]
(ID: 35115)
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About the Company Sharaf DG, a flagship brand of the Sharaf Group, is one of the UAE’s leading electronics and technology retail chains with a strong presence across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Oman, and Egypt. Built on a unique concept in consumer electronics retailing, Sharaf DG is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s tech-savvy and quality-conscious customers. Serving over one million customers monthly, Sharaf DG offers the widest selection of top global brands across multiple product categories such as consumer electronics, IT, telecom, home appliances, home entertainment, and smart technology. More than just a retail brand, Sharaf DG is also a dynamic player in energy solutions, franchise operations, and B2B services, providing diverse career paths across multiple business verticals. Sharaf DG is constantly expanding and offers exciting job opportunities in Dubai and across the UAE in sales, retail operations, customer service, logistics, merchandising, marketing, IT support, and business development. As an employer of choice, we value talent, diversity, and innovation. With a workforce representing over 40 nationalities, we foster an inclusive and high-performing work culture. Our employees are rewarded with competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities in a supportive and growth-driven environment. At Sharaf DG, you’ll be empowered to make an impact and build a rewarding career in one of the fastest-growing electronics retail and technology solution companies in the region. Explore Sharaf DG careers in Dubai and across the Emirates today and become part of a future-focused, customer-centric team that’s redefining retail excellence.... |
Senior Merchandising Officer - Electronics Category Management
Job Overview
Sharaf DG is hiring a Senior Merchandising Officer (SMO) to lead and drive sales, margin, stock optimization, and category growth for its electronics retail division in Dubai. This is a strategic category management role with direct responsibility for planning, negotiations, inventory control, pricing, and marketing input for the assigned product category.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Purchasing / Procurement / Merchandising
Salary: 12000-16000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Senior Merchandising Officer, you will work under the guidance of the Category Head to deliver strong category performance across Sharaf DG’s stores. Your focus will be on sales and margin growth, strategic vendor partnerships, competitive analysis, inventory planning, and collaboration with marketing, finance, and store operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement annual sales, margin, and inventory strategy for the assigned product category
* Negotiate annual trade agreements with vendors including pricing, payment terms, returns, and marketing support
* Analyze and monitor sales, stock levels, and profitability at store and regional levels
* Conduct regular competitive benchmarking to identify and execute counter strategies
* Lead forecasting, budgeting, and replenishment planning in alignment with business goals
* Coordinate with marketing to create and execute monthly and seasonal promotional campaigns
* Ensure planograms, assortment, and in-store execution are up to date and aligned with strategy
* Manage supplier reconciliations, brand-level financial tracking, and vendor relationships
* Review product performance metrics (GMROF, GMROI) and recommend optimization strategies
* Analyze GFK data and customer insights to adjust buying patterns and improve product mix
* Plan timely clearance for aged and end-of-life inventory while maintaining working capital efficiency
* Liaise with internal teams for registration, compliance, and new product onboarding
* Monitor weekly/monthly category KPIs and present action plans to improve performance
Job Requirements
* Minimum 5 years of category or merchandising experience in retail, preferably in the electronics sector
* Proven experience in vendor negotiations, promotional planning, and performance analysis
* Strong knowledge of retail metrics including GMROF and GMROI
* Strong understanding of consumer electronics trends and competitive market
* Proficient in Excel and retail analytics tools (GFK, SAP, ERP systems)
* Excellent communication, coordination, and decision-making skills
* Ability to manage cross-functional relationships across store, finance, and marketing teams
What We Offer
* Strategic merchandising role in a top-tier electronics retail company
* Competitive compensation and growth opportunity into senior category management
* Hands-on exposure to full-cycle category planning, analytics, and supplier partnerships
* High-impact role contributing directly to profitability and market share
About the Company
Sharaf DG, part of the Sharaf Group, is one of the region’s leading electronics and lifestyle retailers. With a strong footprint across the UAE, Sharaf DG continuously adapts its product and merchandising strategies to meet the demands of a dynamic consumer market, offering customers a superior shopping experience both in-store and online.
Job Overview
Sharaf DG is hiring a Senior Merchandising Officer (SMO) to lead and drive sales, margin, stock optimization, and category growth for its electronics retail division in Dubai. This is a strategic category management role with direct responsibility for planning, negotiations, inventory control, pricing, and marketing input for the assigned product category.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Purchasing / Procurement / Merchandising
Salary: 12000-16000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Senior Merchandising Officer, you will work under the guidance of the Category Head to deliver strong category performance across Sharaf DG’s stores. Your focus will be on sales and margin growth, strategic vendor partnerships, competitive analysis, inventory planning, and collaboration with marketing, finance, and store operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement annual sales, margin, and inventory strategy for the assigned product category
* Negotiate annual trade agreements with vendors including pricing, payment terms, returns, and marketing support
* Analyze and monitor sales, stock levels, and profitability at store and regional levels
* Conduct regular competitive benchmarking to identify and execute counter strategies
* Lead forecasting, budgeting, and replenishment planning in alignment with business goals
* Coordinate with marketing to create and execute monthly and seasonal promotional campaigns
* Ensure planograms, assortment, and in-store execution are up to date and aligned with strategy
* Manage supplier reconciliations, brand-level financial tracking, and vendor relationships
* Review product performance metrics (GMROF, GMROI) and recommend optimization strategies
* Analyze GFK data and customer insights to adjust buying patterns and improve product mix
* Plan timely clearance for aged and end-of-life inventory while maintaining working capital efficiency
* Liaise with internal teams for registration, compliance, and new product onboarding
* Monitor weekly/monthly category KPIs and present action plans to improve performance
Job Requirements
* Minimum 5 years of category or merchandising experience in retail, preferably in the electronics sector
* Proven experience in vendor negotiations, promotional planning, and performance analysis
* Strong knowledge of retail metrics including GMROF and GMROI
* Strong understanding of consumer electronics trends and competitive market
* Proficient in Excel and retail analytics tools (GFK, SAP, ERP systems)
* Excellent communication, coordination, and decision-making skills
* Ability to manage cross-functional relationships across store, finance, and marketing teams
What We Offer
* Strategic merchandising role in a top-tier electronics retail company
* Competitive compensation and growth opportunity into senior category management
* Hands-on exposure to full-cycle category planning, analytics, and supplier partnerships
* High-impact role contributing directly to profitability and market share
About the Company
Sharaf DG, part of the Sharaf Group, is one of the region’s leading electronics and lifestyle retailers. With a strong footprint across the UAE, Sharaf DG continuously adapts its product and merchandising strategies to meet the demands of a dynamic consumer market, offering customers a superior shopping experience both in-store and online.
