Strategic Category Manager: Market Growth & Partnerships

Watsons Philippines; Pasay; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsons Philippines is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive category plan aimed at increasing sales, margins, and profitability. The role involves analyzing market dynamics, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating promotions and merchandising to drive growth.

The role focuses on supplier collaboration, quarterly market reviews, and implementation of category-building programs to improve market share and performance against defined metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a category plan to grow sales, margins and profitability.
• Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis to inform strategy.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and promotions.
• Plan and implement trade promotions and activities to drive category growth.
• Oversee basic store merchandising to ensure planogram compliance and visibility.
• Identify internal and external drivers for potential business growth.

Job description

Watsons Philippines is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive category plan aimed at increasing sales, margins, and profitability. The role involves analyzing market dynamics, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating promotions and merchandising to drive growth.

The role focuses on supplier collaboration, quarterly market reviews, and implementation of category-building programs to improve market share and performance against defined metrics.