Category Leader, Groceries & Beverages — Hybrid

Placements24; South Africa; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Employee discount

Medical aid and retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a strategic Category Manager to oversee Groceries & Beverages. You will drive category strategy, optimize assortment, and lead supplier negotiations while implementing pricing and promotions. The hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a related field and 4–6 years in FMCG category management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills to grow profitability and market share.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, market data software) and strong financial acumen.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales, market share, and profitability for Groceries & Beverages.
• Manage product assortment, ensuring alignment with consumer needs, market trends, and financial targets.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and promotional agreements with suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop and execute effective pricing and promotional plans to maximize sales and margin.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and visual merchandising teams to ensure effective product presentation and campaign execution.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock turns, and minimize stockouts and overstocks.
• Analyze category performance data, identifying key drivers of success and areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Analytical

Commercial acumen

Communication

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field

Herramientas

Excel

Market data software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a strategic Category Manager to oversee Groceries & Beverages. You will drive category strategy, optimize assortment, and lead supplier negotiations while implementing pricing and promotions. The hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a related field and 4–6 years in FMCG category management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills to grow profitability and market share.