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SuperSub

Senior Category Manager – Sports Equipment & Accessories, Arabic Mandatory

SuperSub

. Serve as the primary subject-matter expert on the KSA sporting goods landscape .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeJeddah • Saudi ArabiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the KSA sporting goods landscape, with a strong focus on seller acquisition, marketplace operations, and performance measurement. Proficient in managing relationships with local distributors and retailers while leveraging project management skills to enhance e-commerce strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Fluency In Arabic And English3+ Years Experience In Sports Or Fitness IndustryProject Management SkillsE-Commerce Marketplace ExperienceEstablished Relationships With Distributors

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Hard Skills
Seller AcquisitionMarketplace OperationsPerformance MeasurementTechnical Gear SpecificationsProduct DemosLivestream HostingPromotional BundlingCategory ManagementP&L ManagementOperational Strategy Iteration
Soft Skills
CoachingCommunity EngagementRelationship Building
Industry Keywords
Sports GoodsFitness ChainsOutdoor EquipmentAthletic CreatorsLocal Retail PlayersKSA MarketCyclingGolfDesert CampingWater Sports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the primary subject-matter expert on the KSA sporting goods landscape
  • Identify, map out, and execute seller acquisition and onboarding for specialized sports stores, authorized brand distributors, outdoor outfitters, fitness chains, and local athletic brand creators in Saudi Arabia
  • Teach sports brands, coaches, and Saudi athletic creators how to run high-converting livestreams
  • Coach sellers on product demos, technical gear fitting, outdoor survival/camping setups, promotional bundling, and live hosting
  • Manage day-to-day marketplace operations and support the seller portfolio
  • Work with internal product and marketing teams to turn seller feedback into platform improvements
  • Orchestrate sports gear launch shows, seasonal outdoor/Kashta campaign streams, fitness creator collaborations, and targeted sports marketing campaigns
  • Maintain community and event presence across local Saudi fitness movements, sports federations, outdoor clubs, sports exhibitions, and athletic events across KSA
  • Measure performance, own category KPIs and the P&L, and iterate on operational strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Full professional fluency in Arabic and English is required
  • 3+ years of experience in the sports, fitness, or outdoor equipment industry in Saudi Arabia as a buyer, category manager, store manager, sales lead, or through a prominent athletic creator/affiliate background
  • Comprehensive industry literacy, including technical gear specifications, price points, local retail players, and key market stakeholders across biking, golf, outdoor gear, and water sports
  • Established, warm relationships with sporting goods distributors, fitness retailers, or outdoor equipment suppliers in the KSA market
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance and scale both sides of a digital marketplace
  • Prior experience working within an e-commerce marketplace or sporting goods retail platform in Saudi Arabia
  • Personal passion and active involvement in cycling, golf, desert camping/hiking, running, or water sports in KSA
  • Personal history buying, selling, or trading sports equipment on livestream apps or online marketplaces

Benefits

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