Category Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for our Pretoria FMCG portfolio. The role focuses on developing category strategies, optimizing pricing and assortment, and collaborating with sales and marketing to drive launches and promotions.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years in category or product management within FMCG, with strong data analytics, pricing, and negotiation skills. Pretoria-based, with potential for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, product management, or a similar role within FMCG.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify market trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic category plans to drive sales volume, market share, and profitability for assigned FMCG categories.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, including competitor benchmarking, consumer insights, and trend identification, to inform category strategies.
• Manage product assortment, lifecycle, and pricing strategies to maximize category performance and meet consumer demand.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and implement effective promotional plans, merchandising strategies, and new product launches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive business objectives.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics, providing regular reports and actionable recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Pricing strategy

Promotion planning

Assortment management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Retail analytics software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and data-driven Category Manager to oversee a key portfolio of FMCG products in Pretoria . This role requires a deep understanding of consumer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics to drive category growth and profitability. You will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing product assortments, optimizing pricing, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful product launches and promotional activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on product performance and market positioning within a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic category plans to drive sales volume, market share, and profitability for assigned FMCG categories.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, including competitor benchmarking, consumer insights, and trend identification, to inform category strategies.
• Manage product assortment, lifecycle, and pricing strategies to maximize category performance and meet consumer demand.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and implement effective promotional plans, merchandising strategies, and new product launches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive business objectives.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics, providing regular reports and actionable recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, product management, or a similar role within the FMCG industry.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify market trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful pricing, promotion, and assortment strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and MS Office Suite; experience with retail analytics software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning in the FMCG sector.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment in Pretoria .
• Potential for flexible work arrangements contributing to work-life balance.