FMCG Category Growth Lead | Strategy & P&L

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Health insurance & retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to diverse FMCG brands

Hybrid work in Klerksdorp

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for a key FMCG product category in Klerksdorp, North West. You will develop category strategies, analyze sales data, and work with suppliers, sales, and marketing to drive profitable growth.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in category/brand/product management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a hybrid work setup in the North West region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in category/brand/product management in FMCG.
• Proven track record of growing product categories.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; P&L experience.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, consumer behaviour and retail operations in North West.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work setting.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and category drivers.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies for the assigned category.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the sales team to drive effective execution of category plans in retail stores in Klerksdorp and beyond.
• Manage the category's financial performance, including P&L responsibility and budget allocation.
• Identify and execute opportunities for product innovation within the category.
• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to ensure competitive positioning.
• Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Category management

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for a key FMCG product category in Klerksdorp, North West. You will develop category strategies, analyze sales data, and work with suppliers, sales, and marketing to drive profitable growth.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in category/brand/product management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a hybrid work setup in the North West region.