Category Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary incentives

Leadership opportunity

Career development path

Health insurance and retirement plan

Prestigious FMCG employer

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a strategic Category Manager to oversee a key FMCG product category. You will drive assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional execution to maximize profitability and growth.

You will analyse consumer trends and market data to optimise the portfolio, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful launches and efficient supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing; MBA a plus.
• Minimum 6 years in category management or FMCG.
• Proven track record of category growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals and insights.
• Manage the product lifecycle and optimize assortment.
• Analyze sales data, trends, and competition for growth opportunities and risks.
• Develop pricing and promotional plans to drive profitability.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to launch products and ensure supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor performance and report to senior management.

Skills

Category management

Brand management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (plus)

Tools

Retail management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dominant force in the FMCG industry , is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee a key product category for their operations in Rustenburg . This role is instrumental in driving category growth through astute assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional execution. You will be responsible for understanding consumer needs and market trends to optimize the product portfolio and maximize profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual with a passion for retail and a strong understanding of the FMCG landscape in North West Province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies that align with overall business objectives and consumer insights.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, from introduction to discontinuation, optimizing assortment and shelf space.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Develop and manage promotional plans and pricing strategies to drive sales and profitability for the category.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams (marketing, sales, operations) to ensure effective product launches and supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor category performance against targets and provide regular reports to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, brand management, or a similar role within the FMCG sector .
• Proven track record of driving category growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and retail management software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a significant product category in the FMCG market .
• Structured career development path and professional growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Work within a highly respected and established FMCG company .