FMCG Category Manager

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished FMCG Category Manager to lead category strategies, optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions in Randburg, Gauteng. The role demands strong commercial acumen and deep analytical insight.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing and supply chain, manage supplier relationships, forecast demand, and track performance to grow market share while driving profitability for assigned categories.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• 5–7 years in category/brand management within FMCG.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies to drive growth in assigned FMCG categories.
• Analyze sales data, market trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities and threats in Randburg.
• Optimize product assortment, pricing, promotions and merchandising for profitability.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and supply chain to ensure effective execution of category plans.
• Manage supplier relationships and align on category initiatives.
• Monitor performance and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities for the category portfolio.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory for assigned categories.
• Stay updated on competitor activities and industry best practices.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Commerce

MBA or postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Nielsen

IRI

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading force in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, is seeking a strategic and analytical FMCG Category Manager. This key position is based in the bustling commercial hub of Randburg, Gauteng. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and market share for assigned product categories. This involves analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of category management principles within the FMCG landscape. Our client is dedicated to category growth and consumer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives to drive growth in assigned FMCG categories.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify opportunities and threats within the Randburg market.
• Optimize product assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies to maximize category performance and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with the sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure effective execution of category plans.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, driving alignment on category initiatives.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities for inclusion in the category portfolio.
• Ensure effective forecasting and inventory management for assigned categories.
• Stay abreast of competitor activities and industry best practices in category management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in category management, brand management, or a similar commercial role within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful category strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent understanding of retail dynamics, consumer behavior, and market analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working within the Gauteng retail and FMCG environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits.
• You will have access to continuous professional development and excellent career advancement opportunities within a leading FMCG organization.
• This role in Randburg offers the chance to significantly impact category performance and drive brand success.