Category Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity to manage a significant to

Comprehensive health and wellness

Support for continuous learning and职业进

Vibrant team culture in a Cape Town оф

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a results-oriented Category Manager to drive growth in a key FMCG category from our Cape Town office. You will shape assortment, pricing and promotions, collaborating with sales teams, suppliers and insights professionals to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing, at least five years in category management within FMCG, and proven ability to analyze data, negotiate with suppliers, and influence stakeholders at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in category management or a similar commercial role within FMCG.
• Demonstrated success in driving category growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and consumer needs.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional plans to optimize sales and margin performance.
• Analyze category performance data, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Present category reviews and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Education

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

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent player in the FMCG sector , is seeking a results-oriented Category Manager to oversee a key product category from their Cape Town office. This role is critical in driving category growth through strategic assortment planning, pricing, and promotional activities. You will work closely with sales teams, suppliers, and insights professionals to maximize category performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of retail dynamics within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods market , contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and consumer needs.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional plans to optimize sales and margin performance.
• Analyze category performance data, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Present category reviews and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in category management or a similar commercial role within the FMCG industry.
• Demonstrated success in driving category growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including performance incentives.
• Opportunity to manage a significant category within a leading FMCG organization.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Vibrant team culture in a strategically located Cape Town office.