Category Manager - Snacks & Confectionery

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Employee discounts

Development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Category Manager to lead the Snacks & Confectionery portfolio in Pretoria. You will drive category growth, craft strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize assortments to meet consumer demand.

You will leverage market insights and sales data to maximize profitability, collaborating with marketing and operations to execute promotions and ensure product availability in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years in category or brand management in FMCG preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into category actions.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies to drive sales, share, and profitability for Snacks & Confectionery in Gauteng.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitors to identify opportunities and threats.
• Manage supplier relationships and optimize product assortments and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and operations on in-store and online promotions.
• Ensure product availability and inventory efficiency for the category.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Retail operations

Consumer insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

Excel

Market research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading force in the FMCG market, is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee their Snacks & Confectionery portfolio in Pretoria . This role is responsible for driving category growth, developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product assortments meet consumer demand. You will leverage market insights, sales data, and consumer trends to maximize category performance and profitability. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment where your strategic input directly impacts business success and consumer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that drive sales volume, market share, and profitability for Snacks & Confectionery products in Gauteng .
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats within the category.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and optimize product assortments and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and operations teams to execute effective in-store and online promotional plans.
• Ensure optimal product availability and efficient inventory management for the assigned category.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in category management or brand management within the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable category plans.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Excellent understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and retail operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous employee discounts on company products.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A dynamic work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.