Category Manager - Snacks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a strategic Category Manager overseeing a diverse snack portfolio in the FMCG sector based in Pretoria. You will drive growth by optimizing assortments, managing suppliers, and crafting category strategies using market and sales insights.

The role demands strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a track record in FMCG. A Bachelor’s degree is required and a Master’s is advantageous. Competitive salary with bonus and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Experience negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Experience managing multiple product portfolios.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for snacks aligned with FMCG objectives.
• Analyze sales data and consumer trends to identify growth and assortment gaps.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and source products.
• Develop promotional plans and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing to position products and support campaigns.
• Monitor performance and report insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier negotiation

Portfolio management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee their diverse range of snack products within the FMCG sector , based in Pretoria . This role is crucial for driving growth and profitability by optimizing product assortments, managing supplier relationships, and developing effective category strategies. You will leverage market insights, sales data, and consumer trends to make informed decisions that enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping the future of our client's snack portfolio, working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure market competitiveness and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for snacks, aligned with overall FMCG business objectives.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and assortment gaps.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure optimal product sourcing.
• Develop promotional plans and merchandising strategies to drive category sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure effective product positioning and campaign execution.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management , merchandising, or brand management within the FMCG industry .
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiation with suppliers and managing product portfolios.
• Excellent understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics within the snack category.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and a comprehensive bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work in a key Pretoria office with modern facilities.
• Full medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous annual leave and staff discounts on company products.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance professional skills.