Grocery Category Manager – Growth & Strategy + Bonus

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical aid & retirement

Generous annual leave

Career advancement

Professional development

Vereeniging environment

Employee wellness

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead the grocery category in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will shape assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier partnerships to grow category profitability and market share.

The ideal candidate will have a strong FMCG background, excellent analytical skills, and a track record of delivering actionable category plans. This role offers professional growth within a leading company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management or related commercial roles.
• Proven track record of driving category growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with market data analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of retail environment and Gauteng consumer behavior advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyze category performance, market trends and competitors.
• Manage product assortment to ensure competitive offerings.
• Develop and execute pricing strategies to optimize revenue and margin.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns with marketing and sales.
• Monitor inventory with supply chain for stock availability.
• Conduct regular category performance reviews with senior management.
• Stay abreast of new product innovations and trends.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Skills

Category management

Analytics

Negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead the grocery category in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will shape assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier partnerships to grow category profitability and market share.

The ideal candidate will have a strong FMCG background, excellent analytical skills, and a track record of delivering actionable category plans. This role offers professional growth within a leading company.