Beverage Category Strategist | Growth & Insights

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Innovative environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Category Manager to lead the beverage portfolio in a hybrid role. You will shape category strategy, analyze sales, manage supplier relationships, and drive growth through promotions and optimized assortment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) with at least five years in FMCG category management, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the Western Cape retail landscape.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in category management in FMCG.
• Experience in beverages is a strong plus.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent understanding of the Western Cape retail environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and presentation software.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and market trends.
• Analyze sales data, market share, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize product assortment.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure competitive advantage and product availability.
• Plan and implement promotional activities, pricing strategies, and merchandising plans to drive category sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
• Monitor category performance against targets and provide regular reports with actionable recommendations to senior management.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Negotiation

Analytical

Financial acumen

Market analysis

Supplier relationships

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree advantageous

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Category Manager to lead the beverage portfolio in a hybrid role. You will shape category strategy, analyze sales, manage supplier relationships, and drive growth through promotions and optimized assortment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) with at least five years in FMCG category management, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the Western Cape retail landscape.