Junior Category Manager

PUMA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports fashion brand in Cape Town is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Category Manager. Responsibilities include forecasting product assortments and partnering with sales and marketing to meet seasonal goals. Applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience and strong skills in data analysis and communication. The role emphasizes a blend of creativity and administrative proficiency, making it ideal for fashion enthusiasts who excel in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a similar or related role within fashion retail.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Power Point.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and forecast seasonal product assortments leveraging market knowledge.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams for seasonal plans.
• Analyze product consumer trends and competitor information.

Skills

Media savvy

Data driven

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

YOUR MISSION

Our Merchandise Department is looking for a detail orientated media savvy and data driven Junior Category Manager who wants to grow in our environment and be part of the fast paced world of Sports Fashion. You will be providing the South African consumer with the hottest sport fashion trends along with the Teamsport and Motorsport partners.

You will love fashion as much as you do admin and number crunching and you will combine these loves with your ability to network at key events and interact with customers.

If this excites you and you have had at least two years experience in a similar role then this for you where you can focus on Teamsport and Motorsport within our Merchandise Department.

YOUR TALENT

At least two years experience in a similar or related role within fashion retail.

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Power Point.

Strong communication and presentation skills

Understanding of trends and market insights

A multitasker that finds joy in both the creative and admin side whilst being deadline driven.

This will allow you to perform in the role.

Create and forecast seasonal product assortments leveraging market knowledge with competitive and market related pricing

Partner with sales and marketing teams to ensure seasonal plans align with company goals and initiatives

Present seasonal plans and product assortments to various internal and external partners.

Analysis of product consumer trends pricing and competitor information at regular intervals and utilise this knowledge to make informed decisions

Global strategy alignment with locally relevant season product assortment

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy BE TOGETHER in our team spirit and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Aerospace Engineering
• Corporate Relationship
• Business Administration
• Financial Reporting
• Avionics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1