Category Manager – Confectioneries Jobs in UAE | Dashmesh International Trading FZE
Dashmesh International Trading FZE is hiring a Category Manager – Confectioneries in the UAE with strong GCC, Africa and Asia category growth experience.
About Dashmesh International Trading FZE
A UAE-based trading and distribution company serving local and international duty-free, wholesale and distribution markets.
Dashmesh International Trading FZE focuses on delivering a wide and varied selection of products while providing solutions and experiences that exceed client expectations.
The company serves retail businesses within the UAE, diplomatic shops, duty-free missions, ship chandlers, hotels and resorts in the Northern Emirates, as well as embassies, consulates and duty-free missions across the Middle East, Africa, CIS and Indian Sub-continent.
With a management team bringing over 25 years of experience in domestic and diplomatic markets, Dashmesh International Trading FZE is known for its wholesale, distribution, diplomatic and duty-free market knowledge.
Job Overview
| Position | Category Manager – Confectioneries |
| Company | Dashmesh International Trading FZE |
| Location | UAE |
| Industry | FMCG, Distribution & Category Management |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Experience | 10+ years of UAE or GCC experience |
| Category | Confectioneries |
| Salary | Competitive (based on experience) |
Job Summary
Dashmesh International Trading FZE is looking for a self-starting and growth-focused Category Manager – Confectioneries to join one of the fast-growing companies in the FMCG sector. The role is suited for candidates with deep confectionery category knowledge and proven success in category growth across GCC, Africa and Asia.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead confectionery category planning, growth strategy and market development across assigned regions.
- Analyse market trends, customer demand, product performance and category opportunities.
- Develop category growth plans for GCC, Africa and Asia markets.
- Work with suppliers, internal teams and customers to improve product selection and commercial performance.
- Support pricing, promotion, assortment and distribution decisions for confectionery products.
- Track sales performance, profitability and category KPIs to support business growth.
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Category Manager – Confectioneries vacancy in UAE must meet the following criteria:
- 10+ years of experience in the UAE or GCC market.
- Strong background in the confectionery category.
- Proven success in category management and category growth.
- Experience across GCC, Africa and Asia markets.
- Self-starter mindset with motivation to handle challenges and growth targets.
- Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your 10+ years of UAE or GCC FMCG experience, especially confectionery category management.
- 2Mention category growth achievements across GCC, Africa and Asia markets.
- 3Include keywords like "Category Manager", "Confectioneries", "FMCG", "GCC", "Africa" and "Asia" for ATS.
- 4Add measurable results such as category sales growth, margin improvement, new market expansion or supplier partnerships.
- 5Keep it to 1–2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds.
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Category Manager – Confectioneries job?
Send your CV to recruitment@ditfze.com with the subject line Category Manager – Confectioneries.
What is the most important requirement for this role?
The most important requirement is strong confectionery category experience with proven category growth success in GCC, Africa and Asia.
How much experience is required?
Candidates should have 10+ years of UAE or GCC experience.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary is not mentioned in the job details. It is expected to be competitive and based on experience.
Where is this job located?
This vacancy is located in the UAE.
