South Africa: Spirits Category Manager – Leading Beverage Company, Bahrain posted by HotelJobs

Category Manager – Spirits Leading Beverage Company, Bahrain Our client is a leading importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages in Bahrain operating in the retail, home delivery and on-trade sectors and they are now seeking an experienced Spirits Category Manager ( SCM) to join their team. With a cutting edge portfolio covering over 400 products from more than 50 international companies, the company represents some of the worlds biggest developing brands. The SCM is responsible for overseeing and developing the spirits portfolio across all channels ( on trade, off trade and retail) in Bahrain. The role involves strategic portfolio management, market analysis and stakeholder collaboration to position the company as the premier destination for curated spirits collections Key requirements Minimum 5 years in spirits / category management or related commercial roles ( GCC experience preferred) Strong commercial acumen : pricing, margins, stock & depletion control. Extensive knowledge of spirts including premium brands, craft spirits and emerging categories. Confident presenter and trainer, capable of engaging staff and customers. Proficient with Salesforce/CRM, PowerBI/Tableau and Excel Excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is a prerequisite, Arabic a big plus Package Salary US$4,800 net per month Accommodation Transportation Medical Insurance Life Insurance Annual Ticket home Single or married status ( including 2 children up to the age of 18 but no schooling provided) Please do not apply if you do not possess the specified skills and experience stated above. If you do not receive a reply within 7 days, please be advised that your application was unsuccessful. Recent contactable references must be provided from at least two employers prior to current. By applying for this position, the candidate agrees to provide any additional information requested by the recruitment consultant in order to compile a comprehensive Candidate Profile which includes the consultant obtaining verbal work related references from recent employers as well as confirmation of service from the respective Human Resources Departments.