FMCG Category Lead: Growth & Merchandising

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Exposure to FMCG brands

Collaborative work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a strategic Category Manager for a prominent FMCG client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Drive category growth by shaping strategies, managing portfolios, and optimizing in-store placement and promotions with retail partners.

The role requires 5+ years in category/brand management within FMCG, strong analytics, and collaboration across sales, marketing, and supply chain to boost profitability.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or retail buying within FMCG.
• Proven track record of growing product categories.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis proficiency.
• Excellent understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics in FMCG.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and market share.
• Analyze performance data, insights, and trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage the product portfolio within the category, including assortment planning and lifecycle management.
• Develop and execute promotional plans and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain for aligned execution.
• Manage relationships with retail partners and present insights.
• Monitor competitors and market dynamics to maintain a competitive edge.
• Ensure optimal product visibility and merchandising in stores.
• Drive category profitability through strategic decision-making.

Conocimientos

Category management

Analytics

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Educación

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Herramientas

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a strategic Category Manager for a prominent FMCG client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Drive category growth by shaping strategies, managing portfolios, and optimizing in-store placement and promotions with retail partners.

The role requires 5+ years in category/brand management within FMCG, strong analytics, and collaboration across sales, marketing, and supply chain to boost profitability.