Category Manager

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Category Manager in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in ironmongery and 5 years in Category Management, with strong leadership and financial management skills. Responsibilities include developing category strategies and managing a merchandise department. The role offers a negotiable salary and the opportunity for career advancement in the retail industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in ironmongery, including specific products.
• At least 5 years' experience in Category Management or related field.
• Experience in a senior leadership role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies.
• Manage financial aspects, including budgeting.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Ironmongery experience

Financial management

Stakeholder relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Our client is looking for a Category Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of ironmongery experience, including door handles, locks, window fittings, door hinges, bolts, door numbers, skirting, door stops, robe hooks, and letter plates. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a merchandise or related department within the retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies
• Merchandise solutioning
• Financial management, including budgeting and profitability optimization
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Ensure high levels of customer service
• Lead and manage a team effectively

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 2 years' ironmongery experience
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration
• At least 5 years' experience in Category Management or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience managing a merchandise or related department/division
• Experience in a merchandise, procurement, or sales environment (desirable)
• National-level experience

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.