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SuperSub

Senior Category Manager – Sports Equipment, Accessories

SuperSub

. Scale the sports and outdoor lifestyle vertical across the UAE market .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDubai • United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the UAE sports and outdoor lifestyle market, with a strong focus on seller acquisition, marketplace operations, and community engagement. Proven ability to manage category performance, KPIs, and operational strategy while fostering relationships with key industry stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sports E-Commerce Marketplace ExperienceProject Management SkillsFluency in English and ArabicIndustry Literacy in Sports EquipmentRelationship Management with Distributors

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Hard Skills
Seller AcquisitionOnboarding ProcessMarketplace OperationsCategory ManagementKPI ManagementP&L ManagementProduct Specifications KnowledgeLive Streaming HostingDigital Marketplace ScalingEvent Management
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationRelationship BuildingCommunity EngagementAdaptabilityProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Sports GoodsOutdoor EquipmentFitness BrandsSpecialty RetailActive LifestyleGCC MarketCyclingGolfWater SportsLive Commerce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Scale the sports and outdoor lifestyle vertical across the UAE market
  • Serve as the primary subject-matter expert on the UAE sporting goods landscape
  • Identify, map out, and execute seller acquisition and onboarding for specialized sports retailers, authorized brand distributors, pro shops, premium outdoor outfitters, and creator-led fitness brands
  • Teach sports brands, fitness instructors, and athletic creators to run high-converting livestreams, including product sizing and fit walkthroughs, live gear demonstrations, bundle deals, and live hosting
  • Manage day-to-day marketplace operations and partner with sellers to turn feedback into platform improvements
  • Orchestrate niche gear drop shows, seasonal outdoor campaign streams, golf and cycling equipment showcases, and sports influencer collaborations
  • Maintain community and event presence across local active lifestyle trends, sports clubs, outdoor communities, regional sports expos, and fitness events
  • Own category performance, KPIs, P&L, and operational strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Full professional fluency in English — Arabic fluency is preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in the sports, fitness, or outdoor equipment industry as a buyer, category manager, sales lead, store manager, or through a prominent athletic creator/affiliate background
  • Comprehensive industry literacy, including technical product specifications, price points, local specialty retail players, and key market stakeholders across biking, golf, outdoor, and water sports
  • Established, warm relationships with sporting goods distributors, specialty pro shops, or fitness brands in the UAE market
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance and scale both sides of a digital marketplace
  • Prior experience working within a sports e-commerce marketplace or sporting goods retailer in the GCC
  • Passionate active personal engagement or expertise in one or more core focus areas, such as cycling, golf, outdoor camping, or water sports
  • Personal history buying, selling, or hosting live streams on commerce or community platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A competitive package
  • Meaningful ownership in a hyper-growth startup shaping the future of MENA e-commerce
  • Remote work