Duty Free Georgia, successfully operating in the Georgian market for over 15 years, as well as in several other countries with Duty Free shops, is pleased to announce a job opening.

Position: Category Manager

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Address: Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi

Position summary

The Category Manager will be responsible for the strategic oversight of the alcohol category, including analyzing market trends and consumer preferences, planning and optimizing product assortment and managing supplier relationships. This role plays a key part in driving sales growth, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring the category aligns with the company’s business objectives and market demands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic development and management of the product category in accordance with company objectives and market demands.
• Conducting monitoring and analysis of product purchases, sales, stock levels and expiration dates within the assigned category.
• Monitoring financial performance, managing the category budget and implementing cost control measures.
• Analyzing market trends, industry developments and consumer behavior to inform strategic decisions.
• Planning and overseeing the efficient distribution of inventory across channels.
• Ensuring the effective execution of plans and continuously monitoring stock levels in retail locations.
• Managing the product portfolio, optimizing both existing and new products in response to market needs.
• Identifying and negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Preparing and delivering regular reports, maintaining clear communication with senior management.

Qualification:

• A higher education degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in a Category Manager role.
• In-depth knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles.
• Experience in market analysis, consumer behavior and competitive environment assessment.
• Experience working with BI systems and data analytics platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, for reporting and analytics.
• Proficiency in Georgian, English and/or Ruassian Langages.

Personal and Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• High sense of responsibility
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Organizational skills and punctuality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Goal-oriented with a focus on results and attention to detail
• Ability to plan, analyze and manage tasks effectively
• Commitment to continuous improvement and development