Senior Category Manager (Retail)

Hyppies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyppies Pte. Ltd. is partnering with a leading consumer retail business to hire a Senior Category Manager (Retail) who can drive supplier partnerships and unlock new revenue through strategic investments and in-store marketing programs.

The role requires expertise in category management, merchandising, trade marketing or related fields, with 8–10 years of experience. You will negotiate plans with suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost visibility and sales.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in retail, FMCG, trade marketing, category management, merchandising, business development, commercial partnerships, or related functions.
• Strong experience managing supplier relationships and driving commercial outcomes.
• Commercially astute, analytical, and comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on environments.
• Background within retail, pharmacy, convenience, or consumer will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier and brand partnerships to unlock new revenue opportunities.
• Develop and execute in-store campaigns, activations, and promotional programs.
• Negotiate annual plans, investments, and commercial agreements with key suppliers.
• Work closely with merchandising, marketing, operations, and category teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance in-store visibility, shopper engagement, and sales performance.
• Measure campaign effectiveness and ROI to continuously improve results.

Skills

Supplier management

Revenue growth

In-store campaigns

Negotiation

Category management

Job description

We're Hiring: Senior Category Manager (Retail)

We're partnering with a leading consumer retail business on a confidential search for a commercially driven leader to build supplier partnerships, drive new revenue opportunities, and deliver impactful in-store marketing solutions.

This is a unique opportunity for someone from Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, Trade Marketing, Retail Partnerships, Retail Media, or Commercial Management who enjoys working with suppliers, negotiating investments, and creating win-win commercial programs.

Your Role

• Drive supplier and brand partnerships to unlock new revenue opportunities.
• Develop and execute in-store campaigns, activations, and promotional programs.
• Negotiate annual plans, investments, and commercial agreements with key suppliers.
• Work closely with merchandising, marketing, operations, and category teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance in-store visibility, shopper engagement, and sales performance.
• Measure campaign effectiveness and ROI to continuously improve results.

What We're Looking For

• 8 to 10 years of experience in retail, FMCG, trade marketing, category management, merchandising, business development, commercial partnerships, or related functions.
• Strong experience managing supplier relationships and driving commercial outcomes.
• Commercially astute, analytical, and comfortable operating in both strategic and hands‑on environments.
• Background within retail, pharmacy, convenience, or consumer will be an advantage.