FMCG Category Growth Lead

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Professional development

Exposure to FMCG products

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a data-driven Category Manager to optimize product category performance using market insights, consumer data, and retail intelligence. You will manage lifecycle, assortment, pricing, and promotions within assigned categories.

The role requires 5+ years in category/brand management, strong analytical and communication skills, and collaboration with internal teams and retail partners. This is a full-time, office-based position in Paarl.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Admin, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' FMCG category management or related experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies with measurable results.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales, market share, and consumer data.
• Excellent understanding of retail dynamics, shopper marketing, and P&L.
• Proficiency in MS Office and category management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business goals to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory for assigned categories.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to execute category plans effectively.
• Build relationships with key retail partners, presenting insights and recommendations.
• Create category presentations for internal stakeholders and retail buyers.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs such as sales, market share, and profitability.
• Identify and champion new product introductions and lifecycle initiatives.
• Ensure optimal product placement and merchandising in retail environments.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and innovations in category management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/ Economics

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Category management software

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a data-driven Category Manager to optimize product category performance using market insights, consumer data, and retail intelligence. You will manage lifecycle, assortment, pricing, and promotions within assigned categories.

The role requires 5+ years in category/brand management, strong analytical and communication skills, and collaboration with internal teams and retail partners. This is a full-time, office-based position in Paarl.