Category Manager

Regent Distributor Philippines Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th Month Pay

HMO Health & Wellness

Job summary

Regent Distributor Philippines Inc. in Pasay is seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead merchandising initiatives across beauty, fragrance, cosmetics, or specialty retail. You will build assortments, set pricing guidelines, and collaborate with suppliers to drive category growth.

The role requires at least five years in category management, a Bachelor's degree, and advanced Excel skills. You will visit stores regularly, analyze KPIs, and align commercial strategy with supply chain and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field.
• At least five (5) years in category management/merchandising (beauty/fragrance/cosmetics or specialty retail preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and proven track record delivering category growth.
• Advanced Excel and strong retail KPI understanding (sales, margin, stock turn, sell-through, markdowns).
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable with frequent store visits.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver category plans (sales, margin, stock turn, availability, markdown control).
• Develop assortments: core, seasonal, gifting, and newness; manage product lifecycle (launch to exit).
• Set pricing guidelines and promo calendar (bundles, GWP, seasonal events); track promo ROI.
• Lead brand/supplier relationships: negotiations, joint business plans, trade terms, rebates, marketing support, point of sales material, testers/sampling.
• Manage and guide buyers; coordinate buying decisions to ensure alignment on assortment and commercial strategy.
• Partner with Supply Chain/Planning on forecasting, replenishment, and inventory health (weeks to cover, sell-through, aging).
• Work with VM/Operations to execute planograms, displays, and brand standards; conduct regular store visits and audits.
• Monitor performance and provide actionable insights (weekly/monthly reviews, competitor checks, trend scans).

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Negotiation

Excel (Advanced)

Retail KPI literacy

Store visits

Inventory management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

On-site - Pasay 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor's Full-time

Job Description

Government Mandated Benefits

13th Month Pay

Insurance Health & Wellness

HMO

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deliver category plans (sales, margin, stock turn, availability, markdown control).
• Develop assortments: core, seasonal, gifting, and newness; manage product lifecycle (launch to exit).
• Set pricing guidelines and promo calendar (bundles, GWP, seasonal events); track promo ROI.
• Lead brand/supplier relationships: negotiations, joint business plans, trade terms, rebates, marketing support, point of sales material, testers/sampling.
• Manage and guide buyers; coordinate buying decisions to ensure alignment on assortment and commercial strategy.
• Partner with Supply Chain/Planning on forecasting, replenishment, and inventory health (weeks to cover, sell-through, aging).
• Work with VM/Operations to execute planograms, displays, and brand standards; conduct regular store visits and audits.
• Monitor performance and provide actionable insights (weekly/monthly reviews, competitor checks, trend scans).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field.
• At least five (5) years in category management/merchandising (beauty/fragrance/cosmetics or specialty retail preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and proven track record delivering category growth.
• Advanced Excel and strong retail KPI understanding (sales, margin, stock turn, sell-through, markdowns).
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable with frequent store visits.

Success Measures (KPIs)

• Sell-through
• Aged stock reductionuption>
• Markdown control
• Trade support secured
• Store execution compliance

Excellent Communication Skills Strong Work Ethic Marketing Merchandising Inventory Management Branding Sales Management Analytical Skills Attention to Detail Customer Management

Working Location

Palm Coast Avenue, Mall of Asia complex, cor Pacific Dr, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines