NicheHR Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG organisation in the Middle East for a Category Manager to own and grow their Oils and Fats portfolio. As a premier boutique executive search firm headquartered in Dubai with a track record of placing top-tier professionals across 30 countries, NicheHR Global is partnering exclusively on this search to find a commercially driven, insight-led category professional ready to make a meaningful impact in one of the region's most established FMCG businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned FMCG professional with strong category management credentials and a deep understanding of both the commercial and marketing dimensions of brand building.

In this role, you will support the category growth strategy and contribute to annual marketing planning for the Oils and Fats portfolio. You will analyse market data across Nielsen, EPOS, and sales channels to surface actionable insights, work closely with sales teams on promotions, pricing, and in-store execution, and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies on campaigns and product initiatives. Tracking performance, budgets, and ROI across marketing activities will be central to how you demonstrate and deliver value in this role.

The ideal candidate brings five to seven years of experience in FMCG or food categories, with strong exposure to category management, brand management, or trade marketing. Hands-on experience with market data and insights tools including Nielsen and EPOS is essential, as are strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a commercially driven mindset. Experience in the Middle East FMCG market will be viewed as a strong advantage.

NicheHR Global offers a rigorous, personalised recruitment process backed by its proprietary SmArt recruiting methodology, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for every candidate throughout the search.

Apply Now: To apply, share your CV to mariam@nichehrglobal.com

When submitting your application, ensure your CV clearly highlights your years of FMCG or food category experience, your track record in category management, brand management, or trade marketing, your proficiency with Nielsen and EPOS data, and any Middle East market exposure you bring. Your cover letter should explain why you are drawn to this Category Manager opportunity and reflect your commercial acumen and ability to drive category growth through data-driven insights and strong cross-functional partnerships. Feel free to forward this opportunity to anyone in your network who may be a strong fit.

About Us:

NicheHR Global is a premier executive search firm headquartered in the UAE with unrivalled expertise and global reach, having successfully placed top-tier professionals across 30 countries in the past 24 months. The firm holds the title of one of the top 10 HR firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 2023, as awarded by Asia Business Outlook, and has been recognised as one of the Fastest Growing Brands for 2023 to 2024. NicheHR Global's approach, known as SmArt recruiting, seamlessly combines the precision of recruiting science with the artistry of networking, harnessing advanced technology and meaningful human connections to deliver exceptional talent across sectors including FMCG, healthcare, aviation, and technology. Founded by Sachin Shenoy, the firm operates with offices in Dubai, Bangalore, and Riyadh, with strategic partners across Europe and the APAC region. NicheHR Global's vision is to be known in the industry as a differentiation partner, helping every client and candidate gain a meaningful competitive edge through its personalised, insight-driven executive search process.