KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Portfolio Management s Performance Analysis:

  • Own the spirits category PCL, pricing strategies, demand planning and
  • forecasting.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly sales, depletion reports and inventory levels to
  • inform strategic decisions.
  • Assess new product performance and generate insights to support business
  • growth.
  • Conduct weekly market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and
  • risks.
  • Maintain and refine the spirits portfolio based on market trends, consumer
  • preferences and sales data.
  • Monitor and manage slow-moving spirits, developing strategies for increased
  • sales or delisting as necessary.
  • Support pricing strategies, ensuring competitive and profitable price points.
  • Advise on delisting underperforming products and managing overstock issues.

Product Sourcing s Supplier Relations:

  • Identify, source and evaluate new spirits products aligned with industry trends
  • and customer demand.
  • Request pricing information, present new products for consideration and
  • negotiate supplier terms.
  • Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure product availability
  • and accurate information.
  • Evaluate the sustainability, authenticity and market relevance of new spirits for
  • long-term inclusion.

Markets Customer Engagement:

  • Lead and organize spirits tastings, masterclasses and promotional activations to enhance customer engagement.
  • Develop and implement strategies for both on-trade and off-trade activities, increasing brand visibility.
  • Play a key role in creating and updating spirits lists, along with facilitating spirits education initiatives.
  • Organize and lead spirits events to promote offerings, foster loyalty and increase sales.
  • Engage directly with clients to address inquiries, gather feedback and improve customer experience.

Sales/ Business Development Support:

  • Collaborate with Heads of Departments to incorporate the spirits portfolio into their sales and marketing initiatives.
  • Support sales teams with spirits list/menu development and trade proposals.
  • Lead retail merchandising efforts to optimize product presentation and sales opportunities.

Training s Staff Development:

  • Provide regular spirits training sessions for sales and retail staff to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Ensure staff are well-equipped to educate and engage customers about spirits offerings.

Reporting s Data Management:

  • Deliver accurate reporting via Salesforce/CRM and BI dashboards such as Power BI/Tableau.
  • Track market and competitor activities, providing insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Regularly analyze sales and inventory data to refine strategies and enhance portfolio performance.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Undertake any additional duties necessary to support business growth.
  • Continually develop the spirits portfolio to stay ahead of industry trends and customer preferences.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5+ years in spirits/category management or related commercial roles (GCC experience preferred)
  • Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margins, stock C depletion control Extensive knowledge of spirits, including premium brands, craft spirits and emerging categories
  • Confident presenter and trainer, capable of engaging staff and customers
  • Proficient with Salesforce/CRM, Power BI/Tableau, and Excel

Pay: BD600.000 - BD1,000.000 per month

Work Location: In person