2 Sports Performance jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Leads in Sports Performance - Coaching Opportunity
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We are seeking a highly experienced Athletics Lead Coach to elevate our school's athletics programme and drive accelerated outcomes for young athletes.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will lead the development of high-quality athletics training sessions, design a structured performance pathway, and prepare students for internal and external competitions.
- Plan, deliver, and review high-quality athletics training sessions before, during, and after school.
- Design and lead a structured performance pathway across track and field disciplines, identifying and nurturing talented student-athletes.
- Support curriculum athletics through close collaboration with the PE team, ensuring strong alignment with learning outcomes and developmental progressions.
- Prepare students for internal and external competitions including DASSA, BSME, and international meets.
The ideal candidate will possess nationally recognised coaching qualifications, experience leading athletics programmes in a school or club environment, and a background in competing in or coaching athletics at a high level. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential for this role.
Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate school athletics events and support the delivery of major whole-school events such as sports days and track meets. Implement individual development plans and monitor athletic progression across age groups. Engage in continuous professional development to remain current with coaching practices and sport-specific advances.
Lead the marketing and promotion of athletics across the school community, showcasing student achievement and driving visibility through school platforms. Contribute actively to sports department meetings and strategic planning. Additional duties may be reasonably directed by the Director of Sport.
Category Manager – Performance Sports
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GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors.
Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, and Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
Job Summary
As a Category Manager – Performance Sports, you will play a pivotal role in shaping high-impact product assortments, driving category sales growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience tailored to athletes and sports enthusiasts. Collaborating closely with the buying, merchandising, and marketing teams, you will oversee inventory optimization, identify emerging trends in performance gear, and lead cross-functional initiatives to maximize profitability and brand presence in a fast-paced and competitive retail environment. Your strategic insights and market knowledge will ensure that our performance sports category remains innovative, relevant, and aligned with consumer demand.
Accountabilities
- Lead end-to-end category management including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategy
- Conduct market research and analyze consumer, competitor, and sales data to shape category direction
- Collaborate with merchandising, logistics, and marketing to ensure successful product launches and seasonal planning
- Optimize inventory levels and supply chain flow using tools like SAP and Power BI
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms
- Track and report on category performance, identifying improvement areas and driving actionable insights
- Lead and develop category-specific teams, setting clear performance targets and fostering growth
- Experience: 7+ years in category management, with a proven track record of at least 5 years in sports, fashion, or lifestyle retail—preferably within the performance sports segment.
- Experience in managing high-growth categories, optimizing assortments, and driving sales through consumer-focused strategies in fast-paced retail environments.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain; postgraduate degree is an advantage
- Systems: Proficiency in SAP ERP and Power BI, with strong data analysis and inventory planning skills
- Skills: Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills; strong commercial acumen
- Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Mindset: Strategic, data-driven, customer-focused, and agile
Why Join GMG?
At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.
If you're seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.
What we offer
- A diverse team environment with international exposure
- Comprehensive family medical insurance
- Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
- Up to 30% employee discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
- Up to 20% employee discount in our pharmacy chain
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionStrategy/Planning, Purchasing, and Product Management
- IndustriesRetail Apparel and Fashion and Retail
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