Remote FMCG Category Lead - Strategy & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead FMCG category strategies on a fully remote team across South Africa, including oversight of regions such as Klerksdorp. The role emphasizes growth, assortment optimization, and market competitiveness while coordinating with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in category management, strong analytics, and proven remote leadership capabilities to drive results from a distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of category management experience in FMCG.
• Proven success in developing category strategies that delivered growth.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience with market data tools and ERP systems; comfortable working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and market share.
• Analyze category performance, consumer behavior, and trends for assortment optimization.
• Manage product lifecycle including ranging, pricing, promotions, and exits for underperforming SKUs.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and supply chain to execute category plans.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders for collaboration.
• Monitor competitive landscape and adjust strategies to stay competitive.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

ERP systems

Market data tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead FMCG category strategies on a fully remote team across South Africa, including oversight of regions such as Klerksdorp. The role emphasizes growth, assortment optimization, and market competitiveness while coordinating with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in category management, strong analytics, and proven remote leadership capabilities to drive results from a distance.