Category Manager - FMCG

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Strategic role in Vereeniging market

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a strategic Category Manager to oversee a key FMCG category, driving growth through market insight, pricing, and promotions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize assortment and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, with a proven track record in FMCG category management and retailer collaboration. This is a dynamic South African market role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Category Manager or in FMCG is required.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Solid understanding of retail dynamics and consumer behavior.
• Proven track record of growing category profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze performance, trends, and insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain for effective execution.
• Build relationships with retail partners to optimize placement.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Retail knowledge

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee a key category within their FMCG portfolio in Vereeniging . This role is central to driving category growth by understanding market dynamics, consumer behavior, and retailer strategies. You will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing product assortments, pricing, and promotions to maximize sales and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to shape the direction of a significant category and contribute to the company's overall success within the dynamic South African FMCG market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Analyze category performance, market trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory for the assigned category.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure effective category management and execution.
• Build strong relationships with retail partners to optimize category performance and secure favorable placement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and present insights and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role within the FMCG sector .
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Excellent understanding of retail dynamics, consumer behavior, and category management principles.
• Proven track record of driving category growth and profitability.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a leading FMCG company.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation and results.
• Strategic influence over a key product category in the Vereeniging market.