Category Manager - FMCG

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work arrangement

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to oversee a specific FMCG product category in a fully remote role. You will drive category growth, optimize assortment, and develop effective strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

You will leverage market insights, consumer data, and supplier relationships to enhance performance and competitive positioning. Remote work offers flexibility and autonomy within a major FMCG organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category/brand management in FMCG.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of retail dynamics and consumer trends.
• Experience driving growth in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and market trends.
• Manage the product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities for the assigned FMCG category.
• Analyze category performance, sales data, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, ensure product availability, and drive innovation.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to implement effective go-to-market strategies for the category.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and emerging trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent force in the FMCG sector, is looking for a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee a specific product category remotely. This role is responsible for driving category growth, optimizing product assortment, and developing effective category strategies to maximize sales and profitability. You will leverage market insights, consumer data, and supplier relationships to enhance the category's performance and competitive positioning. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to shape product offerings and commercial success in a fully remote capacity, contributing significantly to the company's strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and market trends.
• Manage the product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities for the assigned FMCG category .
• Analyze category performance, sales data, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, ensure product availability, and drive innovation.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to implement effective go-to-market strategies for the category.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and emerging trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or related roles within the FMCG industry .
• Proven ability to analyze complex data, derive actionable insights, and develop strategic plans.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of retail dynamics, consumer behavior, and market trends.
• Demonstrated success in driving category growth and profitability in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility and autonomy.
• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate within a key product category for a leading FMCG organization.