FMCG Category Manager - Hybrid, Growth & Profit

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development

Career progression

Exposure to diverse FMCG categories

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Category Manager for our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will oversee end-to-end category lifecycle, drive profitability, market share, and consumer engagement across a key product portfolio in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years FMCG category/brand management experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of growing categories. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and finance to deliver growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Category Management, Brand Management, or a related role within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing product categories.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic category plans to achieve sales, market share, and profitability targets.
• Conduct in-depth market and consumer research to identify trends, opportunities, and unmet needs.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including new product development, product rationalization, and discontinuations.
• Develop and execute pricing and promotional strategies for assigned categories.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms and ensuring optimal product sourcing.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution of category plans.
• Monitor category performance, analyze key metrics, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Ensure effective merchandising and in-store execution for assigned product categories.
• Stay abreast of competitive activity and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Category management

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Consumer insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Nielsen

IRI

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Category Manager for our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will oversee end-to-end category lifecycle, drive profitability, market share, and consumer engagement across a key product portfolio in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years FMCG category/brand management experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of growing categories. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and finance to deliver growth.