CATEGORY MANAGER

RS Recruitment Services; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the retail hardware industry seeks a Category Manager in Durban. This role focuses on managing timber and related categories, requiring experience in retail management and buying. The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers, manage growth, and support regional teams, while earning a competitive salary package including additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Medical aid

Annual performance-based incentive

Qualifications

• Matric – mandatory.
• 2-3 years buying experience in timber hardware.
• 3-5 years in-store retail management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain loyalty of retailers with regional teams.
• Drive group volumes and negotiate deals with suppliers.
• Manage promotional deals and pricing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

National Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Marketing Management

Job description

CATEGORY MANAGER, Pinetown DBN, Hardware / Building Industry, Approx. R40k to R45k Basic + Benefits

POSITION INFO :

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a leading organisation in the RETAIL HARDWARE industry to recruit a CATEGORY MANAGER / BUYER based at their offices in DURBAN. The role offers a basic salary of R40 000 to R45 000, plus a car allowance and medical aid. An annual incentive is also available, dependent on performance.

Our client has been in business for over 30 years and operates a group of 350 retail stores across Southern Africa.

Purpose of the position :

To facilitate the effective management of the timber, openings & joinery, and flat sheet & boards (category 2) at a regional level.

Applicants should have / be the following :

• Matric – mandatory.
• National Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Marketing Management or similar, required.
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years buying experience in the timber hardware retail environment, including joinery, doors, cabinets, and openings – mandatory.
• 3-5 years in-store retail management experience – mandatory.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with regional teams.
• Manage organic growth for all retailers in the region.
• Drive group volumes by negotiating attractive deals with preferred suppliers.
• Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers.
• Manage supplier trade agreements in conjunction with central office.
• Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions in the region.
• Negotiate and achieve budgeted drop shipment and retail gross profits.
• Grow the category in line with regional and national sales growth.
• Offer leadership and advice to retailers on category-related issues.
• Address all retailer queries regarding supplier issues and communicate effectively with all affected parties.

Remuneration :

R40 000 to R45 000 basic + car allowance + medical aid.

Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance).

To apply, please :

• Send your CV in MS Word format to the provided contact.
• Complete the application form which may be sent to you.

Please include the following information in your application:

• Date of Birth
• Area of Residence
• Availability
• Salary Expectations
• Reasons for leaving all your positions.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks,