Remote Confectionery Category Strategist

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for the confectionery portfolio. This fully remote role across South Africa focuses on shaping product strategy, optimizing assortment, and executing successful go-to-market plans.

You will leverage market insights, consumer data, and sales performance to drive category growth and profitability, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Qualifications

• Commercially driven with a deep understanding of the confectionery market.
• Experience shaping product strategy, assortment and GTM plans.
• Strong collaboration withSales, product development and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall category strategy, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to identify opportunities for category growth.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch, working closely with product development and marketing teams.
• Optimize product mix and inventory levels to maximize sales and profitability within the confectionery category.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective sales strategies and support key accounts.

Skills

Category management

Confectionery market

Go-to-market

Market insights

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for the confectionery portfolio. This fully remote role across South Africa focuses on shaping product strategy, optimizing assortment, and executing successful go-to-market plans.

You will leverage market insights, consumer data, and sales performance to drive category growth and profitability, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.