Category Manager - FMCG

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 54,995,000 - 91,659,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Leading FMCG organization in Sandton is looking for an insightful Category Manager to drive growth across a key product category. You will shape assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier engagement to maximize sales and profitability.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are essential. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, analyzing performance, managing placement and promotions, and collaborating with sales and marketing to execute category

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in category management in FMCG.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies that drive growth.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial planning skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of consumer insights and market dynamics in Sandton retail environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve sales, profit, and market share objectives.
• Analyze category performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and placement to optimize category sales.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source new products and negotiate favorable terms.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure successful execution of category plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and sales forecasts for the assigned category.

Skills

Category management

Analytics

Forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Consumer insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

Forecasting software

Job description

Our client is looking for an insightful and strategic Category Manager to join their thriving team in Sandton . In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing a specific category within their extensive FMCG product portfolio. Your focus will be on driving category growth through strategic assortment planning, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and supplier management. This position requires a deep understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and the retail landscape within Gauteng to maximize category performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve sales, profit, and market share objectives.
• Analyze category performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and placement to optimize category sales.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source new products and negotiate favorable terms.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure successful execution of category plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and sales forecasts for the assigned category.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management or a related role, specifically within the FMCG industry .
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful category strategies that drive growth.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of consumer insights and market dynamics in the Sandton retail environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• Be instrumental in shaping product categories for a leading FMCG organization.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sandton .