Category Manager - FMCG Products

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical aid & retirement fund

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a strategic Category Manager to oversee FMCG product categories in Polokwane. You will craft category strategies, manage assortment, pricing and promotions, and work with suppliers to ensure product availability and profitability.

You will analyze market trends and sales data to uncover growth opportunities, collaborating with sales and marketing to boost performance and brand visibility across the Limpopo region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar in FMCG.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotions.
• Analyze sales data, market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, ensure timely product availability.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to drive category performance and brand awareness.
• Monitor category profitability and implement measures to hit financial targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Category strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

Retail management systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to drive the success of their key FMCG product categories in Polokwane . You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that align with market trends and consumer demand, ultimately maximizing sales and profitability within the Limpopo region. This role requires a deep understanding of the FMCG retail landscape and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You will play a crucial role in shaping the product assortment and promotional plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective category strategies, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and challenges.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure the timely availability of products.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to drive category performance and brand awareness.
• Monitor category profitability and implement measures to achieve financial targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role within the FMCG industry .
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and retail management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement and other employee benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and career progression paths.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a prominent FMCG company in Polokwane .