Maternal & Child Prdut Category Managr / Nursery Brand Director
The Executives · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply Edge🌟 We're Hiring: Maternal & Child Product Category Manager / Nursery Brand Director📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)🕒 Employment Type: Part-Time💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior🌐 Work Arrangement: Fully RemoteAbout UsWe are a globally focused organization operating across maternal, baby, childcare, nursery, retail, and consumer products. We combine market intelligence, product expertise, brand strategy, customer insights, and commercial planning to develop trusted products that meet the evolving needs of parents, caregivers, and families.We value product quality, customer trust, innovation, responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams work across markets to identify emerging consumer needs, strengthen product portfolios, and build brands that deliver meaningful value to families.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Maternal & Child Product Category Manager / Nursery Brand Director to lead category strategy, product portfolio development, brand positioning, market analysis, and commercial growth across maternal and child-related products.The ideal candidate understands the needs of parents and caregivers and can translate consumer insights into practical product and brand strategies. This role will work closely with product development, sourcing, marketing, sales, e-commerce, quality, and commercial teams to strengthen category performance and long-term brand value.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop category and brand strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.Manage product portfolios across baby care, nursery, maternity, feeding, safety, childcare, or related categories.Research consumer behavior, parenting trends, competitor activity, and emerging market opportunities.Identify product gaps and opportunities for new product development and portfolio expansion.Support product concepts, specifications, positioning, pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies.Develop clear brand propositions and messaging tailored to parents and family consumers.Coordinate new product launches, seasonal campaigns, promotional programs, and category initiatives.Work closely with product development, sourcing, quality, marketing, sales, and e-commerce teams.Monitor product sales, margins, customer feedback, market share, and category performance.Analyze competitor products, pricing, positioning, packaging, promotions, and distribution strategies.Support demand planning, inventory considerations, forecasting, and commercial targets.Ensure products and brand activities align with applicable quality, safety, and responsible-business expectations.Develop category reports, product presentations, market analyses, forecasts, and management updates.Use customer feedback and market data to recommend product improvements and portfolio adjustments.Build relationships with suppliers, distributors, retailers, strategic partners, and other stakeholders.Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, brand recognition, category profitability, and sustainable growth.Requirements3+ years of relevant experience in maternal and child products, baby care, nursery, FMCG, consumer products, retail, or brand management preferred.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Retail, or a related field preferred.Strong understanding of maternal, baby, nursery, childcare, or family-oriented consumer products.Experience managing product categories, portfolios, brands, launches, or commercial strategies.Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market research, competitive analysis, and product positioning.Excellent analytical, organizational, project-management, and commercial skills.Strong customer-focused mindset with high attention to product quality and brand reputation.Ability to translate consumer insights into practical product and business recommendations.Experience working with cross-functional teams and international suppliers or business partners.Strong written and verbal English communication skills.Comfortable working independently within a fully remote, international environment.Professional certifications are not required unless specifically relevant to the role.What We OfferFully remote, part-time working arrangement with flexibility.Opportunity to work across growing maternal, baby, nursery, and childcare product categories.Exposure to international markets, consumer trends, product development, and brand strategy.Collaborative environment focused on customer trust, product quality, and commercial growth.Access to modern digital, market-research, product-management, and analytics tools.Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities.Professional growth and opportunities for broader category and brand leadership.A meaningful opportunity to help shape products and brands that support parents, babies, and families.