Category Manager - FMCG (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Career development

Learning opportunities

Remote team culture

Impact on growth

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a strategic, data-driven Category Manager to define and execute category strategies for a designated FMCG range. This fully remote role empowers you to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions while collaborating with sales, marketing, and supply chain to drive growth from anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in category or brand management in FMCG, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Nielsen/IRI data and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years in category management, brand management, or FMCG-related role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing profitable category strategies.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute category strategies to grow market share.
• Analyze market data, consumer insights, and trends.
• Optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions for profits.
• Create go-to-market plans with sales and marketing.
• Manage supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable recommendations.
• Conduct shopper research and category reviews.
• Lead cross-functional projects on growth and efficiency.
• Stay updated on FMCG trends and technologies.
• Drive innovation and new product opportunities.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen

IRI

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MBA (advantageous)

Outils

Nielsen

IRI

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished leader in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a strategic and data-driven Category Manager to join their organization. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from any location within South Africa. You will be responsible for defining and executing category strategies that drive growth, optimize assortment, and enhance profitability for a designated range of FMCG products. This role requires a deep understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and retail operations, combined with strong analytical and financial acumen. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to achieve category objectives and strengthen our client's market position. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead significant category development in a flexible, remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that align with the overall business objectives and enhance market share.
• Analyze market data, consumer insights, sales trends, and competitive activities to identify growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop and implement effective go-to-market plans for new products and category initiatives.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient product lifecycle management.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics and KPIs, providing regular reports and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct shopper research and category reviews to gain deeper insights into consumer behavior and purchasing drivers.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to category growth, innovation, and operational efficiency.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to category management in the FMCG sector.
• Drive category innovation by identifying new product opportunities and enhancing existing offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or a similar role within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies that drive profitable growth.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and retail operations.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) and MS Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering significant work-life flexibility.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape category strategy for leading FMCG brands.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative remote working culture.
• Significant impact on business growth and profitability.