Category Growth Lead - Snacks & Confectionery

Placements24

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 550,000 - 850,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Employee discounts

Development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Category Manager to lead the Snacks & Confectionery portfolio in Pretoria. You will drive category growth, craft strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize assortments to meet consumer demand.

You will leverage market insights and sales data to maximize profitability, collaborating with marketing and operations to execute promotions and ensure product availability in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
4+ years in category or brand management in FMCG preferred.
Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into category actions.
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop category strategies to drive sales, share, and profitability for Snacks & Confectionery in Gauteng.
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitors to identify opportunities and threats.
Manage supplier relationships and optimize product assortments and pricing strategies.
Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and operations on in-store and online promotions.
Ensure product availability and inventory efficiency for the category.