Category Manager

Coty; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in Cape Town is seeking a Category Manager to develop beauty categories and drive brand growth. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to analyze data and provide recommendations. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in Category Management and a degree in marketing. The company offers competitive salary, bonuses, growth opportunities, and a hybrid working model. Join us to contribute to the beauty industry's success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus

Learning and growth opportunities

23 days leave

Employee Wellness Programmes

Company product allocation

Company pension contribution

Medical aid scheme

Study leave

Opportunities for global roles

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Category Management.
• Experience managing marketing budgets.
• Knowledge of the luxury products market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize market penetration.
• Perform category insights and reporting to identify opportunities.
• Manage global and local product discontinuations.

Skills

Category Management

Retail Success

Microsoft Office

English Proficiency

Education

Degree or diploma in marketing or similar

Job description

Category Manager

Are you passionate about beauty and ready to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Category Manager who will play a strategic role in shaping category performance, driving brand growth, and influencing key business decisions. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, guide cross‑functional initiatives, and ensure operational excellence across the portfolio. This is your opportunity to work with iconic brands, lead impactful projects, and make a significant contribution to the success of our business. If you thrive on leadership, building strong relationships, and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing the beauty categories for Coty South Africa. You should be able to analyse and synthesise large amounts of data and provide relevant business recommendations and strategies. Category performance will focus on effectively managing product lifecycles, identifying opportunities through category and competitor analysis, range rationalisation, and overall top‑line performance.

Your main areas of responsibility will include the following:

• Lead Pricing Strategy
  • Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximise market penetration and profitability.
  • Determine optimal market pricing based on competitor analysis, category trends, and historical sales data.
  • Validate and maintain accurate in‑market pricing intelligence.
  • Monitor and report on the integrity of the pricing value chain.
  • Co‑own updates to the price list.
  • Negotiate pricing internally to secure the best outcomes for the local market (e.g., CSSP).
• Customer and Product Data Management
  • Manage RSP, billing prices, wholesale pricing, and assortment in alignment with brand approvals.
  • Oversee product lifecycle activities (new product development and discontinuations) and product grouping, excluding EAN management.
• Category Analysis and Reporting
  • Conduct competitive tracking and analysis.
  • Perform category insights and reporting to identify opportunities and trends.
  • Optimise product range for a productive and efficient stock mix, adapting strategies to local market needs.
  • Prepare and deliver accurate reports and analyses.
• Product Lifecycle Management
  • Manage global and local product discontinuations.
  • Prepare new product offers for customer forecasting.
  • Confirm monthly order forms for in‑market requirements.
  • Ensure quarterly order forms are ready for wholesale deployment.
• Sales Review Process
  • Support and participate in regular sales reviews to drive performance improvements.

Working for Coty means working in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do. Our people make us who we are.

The team consists of several marketing and sales professionals, and you will work closely together with these team members. All your colleagues have solid experience of their expertise and are looking forward to helping you develop your skills. Working in the team, you will develop a strong knowledge of retail and sales environment in the beauty industry.

Join us in a very dynamic & vibrating work atmosphere, where we work to make the consumer dream.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our team!

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

• Have at least 5 years of experience in Category Management
• Have a degree or diploma in marketing or similar tertiary education
• Have proven ability to drive retail success of a brand/product
• Managed marketing budgets
• Have experience with luxury products. fragrance, colour and skincare are an advantage.
• Knowledge of the market and understanding lifestyle category and market segments
• Have strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Have a good command of the English language

OUR BENEFITS

• A competitive salary that matches your knowledge and experience
• Company performance bonus based on global company performance. (variable pay, not guaranteed)
• Learning and growth opportunities on‑the‑job with access to Coty Academy
• 23 days leave per annum
• Employee Wellness Programmes
• Company product allocation
• Company pension contribution
• Company medical aid scheme, means no pre‑screenings for membership
• Preferential rates for Gap Cover
• Study leave for related studies as per Study Policy
• Opportunities to apply for global roles after a reasonable tenure with Coty Africa
• Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling you to balance remote and office‑based work and promote studies and, work / life balance.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Our recruiter may contact you within 10 working days.
• A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
• A first online/in‑person interview
• A second interview
• You will receive a proposal regarding the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Coty South Africa is an equal opportunities employer. While we give all candidates a fair chance through the recruitment process, we may provide opportunities to previously disadvantaged candidates dependent on our employment equity targets.

Note: All Roles advertised on the Coty Career Site are managed by Coty recruiters. Candidates should apply directly.

Coty may use External Agencies for specific roles which could act on behalf of Coty only under due agreements signed.