At Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon (GMRL), we’ve been shaping the retail landscape since our inception in 1996. As a pioneer in the ownership and operation of supermarkets and hypermarkets, we’re driven by one core mission: to “Live Life Generously.” 

From the day we reintroduced Spinneys to Lebanon, we’ve continued to innovate and expand. Whether it’s being generous with quality through Spinneys, generous with quantity at Happy Discount Store, or generous with time at Grab’n Go, every division we operate focuses on enriching the lives of our customers. 

Our retail portfolio has grown, we expanded further in 2019 with Mackenzie Distribution, F&B, and Production, diversifying our reach and ensuring a seamless, top-quality shopping experience across Lebanon. In recent years, Monoprix and NokNok have joined the GMRL umbrella, bringing even more options to our customers. Our journey doesn’t stop there. With our eye on future growth, we are preparing to expand across the region.  

Job Overview: 

The Category Manager – Non Food is responsible for the sales optimization of a particular assigned group of products. He/she is involved in vendor management, pricing, marketing, and inventory fields 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Strategy, Planning & Product Management: 

• Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product categories in accordance with the corporate annual business plan and objectives 

• Assist in identifying opportunities, developing strategies, presenting recommendations, and implementing programs that will bring additional operational effectiveness  

• Handle the brand management for developed brands, and exclusive brands 

• Identify and select differentiated and exclusive offerings, services, exclusive brands, and promotions 

• Strategize positioning of a product to maximize its visibility 

• Execute and manage through directions on product assortment/ selection related to the concept of the store  

• Provide feedback on positioning related to competitors 

• Manage stock and service levels, product movement and aging, product ranging and allocations 

• Assist in developing merchandizing layouts for departments, each branch individually according to market trends, consumer behavior and customer demographics 

• Conduct occasional Branches visits 

• Be attentive to health and safety regulations  

Collaboration & Coordination: 

• Collaborate with Marketing department to ensure that new products reach the right markets at the optimal time 

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors that involves negotiating and purchasing of the products 

• Develop supplier contracts, managing payment terms, rebates, periodic discounts, supplier’s promotional support, marketing activities, availability, shelf space and many other variables 

• Conduct daily and periodic replenishment orders for both local and foreign product supply 

Research, Review & Reporting: 

• Conduct market research to learn about the demand for different goods 

• Attend periodically international conventions to identify trends and procure potential products and brand 

• Implement periodic category reviews on all levels (product, space, brand, supplier) as a tool to monitor performance and achieve targets  

• Research and analyze data and market insights that supports information about market, consumer, and category trends during the given period 

• Search for insights into consumer needs and wants 

• Range study according to category performance 

• Initiate regular a statistical study of each vendor’s profit and loss (P&L) according to the variables in order to monitor performance 

• Report to superior unsuccessful products for action taking  

• Allocate other income resources for each department according to its potential, and periodic growth 

• Implement accurately set promotional guidelines, product selection criteria and pricing guidelines 

Qualifications: 

• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in related field  

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or any related field