Assistant Category Manager — Trade Marketing & Growth

DFI Retail Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

DFI Retail Group is seeking a Category Manager in Hong Kong. This role involves liaising with the marketing department, managing stock levels, and ensuring effective promotional events that drive sales and profit.

The ideal candidate is a university graduate with at least 3 years of relevant FMCG experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and fluency in both English and Chinese. Knowledge in personal care, beauty, or health categories is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of category management, trade marketing, or account servicing experience in FMCG.
• Experience in personal care, beauty, or health categories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Marketing about promotional events.
• Work with retail and sales management on effective layouts and displays.
• Establish margin and price controls for profitability.
• Negotiate with vendors for strategic partnerships.
• Manage stock levels to ensure product availability.
• Develop and train subordinates for customer focus.

Skills

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Market sense

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Chinese

Education

University degree

Job description

DFI Retail Group is seeking a Category Manager in Hong Kong. This role involves liaising with the marketing department, managing stock levels, and ensuring effective promotional events that drive sales and profit.

The ideal candidate is a university graduate with at least 3 years of relevant FMCG experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and fluency in both English and Chinese. Knowledge in personal care, beauty, or health categories is preferred.