Category Executive

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the Team

The Careem Groceries team is transforming the way people shop for everyday essentials by offering a fast, reliable, and seamless Q-commerce experience. Within this fast-paced environment, the Category Management team is responsible for building the right assortment, pricing, and promotions that delight customers while driving business growth.

About the Role

As a Category Executive , you will support the grocery category team in managing assortment, sourcing, pricing, and promotions for specific product lines. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the grocery industry, has strong attention to detail, and is eager to grow their skills in category management and commercial operations.

What You'll Do

• Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Assist in sourcing new products and maintaining the assortment for specific categories (e.g., Fresh, Ambient, Beverages, or Non-Food).
• Coordinate with suppliers to gather product details, pricing, promotional offers, and manage day-to-day communication.
• Track performance of your category – including sales, pricing, and stock availability – and flag risks or opportunities.
• Help plan and execute weekly and monthly promotions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely listing of products, content, and images on the app in coordination with the content team.
• Liaise with the supply chain team to support availability, smooth onboarding of new SKUs, and replenishment cycles.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and benchmark pricing.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and help prepare for periodic business reviews.

What You'll Need

A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to :

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