Category Development Manager, FMCG

Placements24; Centurion; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Pension fund

Career growth

Training programs

Dynamic environment

Annual leave

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Category Development Manager to analyze market trends, optimize product categories, and drive sales performance.

You will translate data into actionable category strategies, coordinate assortment, pricing, and promotions, and present insights to retail partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years FMCG category experience, strong analytics, and will work on-site in Centurion with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in marketing, business, economics or related field.
• 5+ years of category management/related analytics experience in FMCG.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies.
• Strong understanding of retail dynamics, category performance metrics and shopper insights.

Responsabilités

• Analyze category performance, market share, sales data and consumer trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute category strategies including assortment, pricing and promotions.
• Collaborate with sales to present insights and strategic recommendations to retail partners.
• Work with brand management and product teams to ensure alignment between category strategy and brand initiatives.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Category management

Stakeholder influence

Excel proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Economics

Outils

Nielsen

IRI

Advanced Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is looking for an analytical and strategically minded Category Development Manager to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng . This role is integral to understanding market trends and consumer behaviour to optimize product categories and drive sales performance. You will be responsible for leveraging insights from data, conducting thorough market analysis, and developing category strategies that enhance our client's market position and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of category management principles within the FMCG space. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies, making a tangible impact on the success of our client's diverse product portfolio in the Gauteng region. Join us and shape the future of our product categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance, market share, sales data, and consumer trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute category strategies, including assortment planning, pricing recommendations, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with the sales team to present category insights and strategic recommendations to retail partners.
• Work closely with brand management and product development teams to ensure alignment between category strategy and brand initiatives.
• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to proactively adjust category plans.
• Identify opportunities for new product introductions and category expansion.
• Develop compelling category presentations for internal stakeholders and external clients in Centurion .
• Manage relationships with key internal teams to ensure successful implementation of category plans.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in category management within the FMCG sector.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or a related analytical role, preferably in FMCG .
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights and strategies.
• Strong understanding of retail dynamics, category performance metrics, and shopper insights.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Nielsen, IRI, and advanced Excel.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and a collaborative team player.
• Familiarity with the market dynamics in Gauteng .
• Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Centurion, Gauteng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid.
• Pension fund contribution.Opportunities for career growth within a leading FMCG company.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Annual leave.