Category Manager - Beverages (FMCG)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee discount on company products

Professional development and industry-

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria (Gauteng) seeks a strategic Category Manager for Beverages to drive growth, profitability, and market share. You will shape long-term category strategies and collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations to optimize assortment and promotions.

The role demands strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder management, and expertise in Beverages within FMCG. A performance-driven environment and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category or brand management within FMCG, with Beverages.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful category strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market insights.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of retail and wholesale distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies to drive sales and profitability for Beverages.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure supply of high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Optimize product assortment and planograms to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute pricing and promotional strategies to drive category performance.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams for aligned execution.

Skills

Category management

Beverages expertise

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Retail distribution

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major force in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager specializing in the Beverages category for their operations in Pretoria . This role is crucial for driving category growth, profitability, and market share within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies to drive sales volume and profitability for the Beverages category.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure the supply of high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Optimize product assortment and planograms to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute effective pricing and promotional strategies to drive category performance.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure aligned category execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management or brand management within the FMCG sector , with specific experience in Beverages .
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful category strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market insights.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of retail and wholesale distribution channels.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with a performance-driven bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement plan.
• Generous employee discount on company products.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Pretoria .