FMCG Category Lead: Growth, Insights & Strategy (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a strategic FMCG Category Manager to lead category strategies that boost sales, profitability, and market share. Based in Soweto, you will analyze data, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cross-functional collaboration to optimise the product mix and promotional activity.

The role requires 5–7 years in FMCG category management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the South African retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics or related field.
• 5–7 years in category/brand management within FMCG.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of South African FMCG market and retail dynamics.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement category strategies that drive growth, profitability and market penetration in Soweto.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities and threats.
• Manage assortment, pricing, promotions and placement strategies to optimise performance.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, procurement and supply chain for execution of category plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive collaboration.
• Conduct market and consumer research to understand evolving needs and preferences.
• Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for product innovation and partnerships to enhance the category's position.

Connaissances

Category management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Excel

Data analytics tools

Description du poste

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a strategic FMCG Category Manager to lead category strategies that boost sales, profitability, and market share. Based in Soweto, you will analyze data, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cross-functional collaboration to optimise the product mix and promotional activity.

The role requires 5–7 years in FMCG category management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the South African retail environment.