FMCG Category Leader: Growth & Strategy (Sandton)

Placements24; Hurlingham; On-site; ARS 82,493,000 - 128,323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead the development and management of key FMCG product categories in Sandton. You will analyze market data, build strategies, optimize assortments, pricing, and promotions to drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in category or brand management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Experience in category management or brand management within FMCG preferred.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to hit sales, profit, and market-share targets.
• Analyze category performance, trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and gaps.
• Manage product portfolio including assortment, new introductions, and lifecycle management.
• Develop pricing and promotional strategies in collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders for alignment.
• Monitor competitor actions and market dynamics to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Category management

Pricing strategy

Supplier relations

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead the development and management of key FMCG product categories in Sandton. You will analyze market data, build strategies, optimize assortments, pricing, and promotions to drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in category or brand management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to deliver results.