Retail Category Manager

Placements24; Benoni; In loco; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

Medical & dental

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Retail Category Manager in Benoni to lead strategy, assortment, pricing, and promotions across key product categories. You will leverage sales data, market insights, and consumer trends to drive profitability and enhance the customer shopping experience.

Applicants should have 5+ years in retail category management, strong analytical skills, and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail category management or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in retail data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of driving sales and profitability within product categories.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities for assigned retail categories.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and product availability.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and operations teams to execute category plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage product lifecycle, including introductions and discontinuations.
• Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Conoscenze

Category management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Market insights

P&L awareness

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Strumenti

Retail analytics tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Retail Category Manager to drive performance for key product categories within their Benoni operations. This role involves developing and executing category strategies, managing product assortments, optimizing pricing, and ensuring profitable growth. You will leverage market insights, sales data, and consumer trends to make informed decisions that enhance the customer shopping experience and meet business objectives. This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional within the retail sector, requiring a deep understanding of product lifecycle management and category P&L.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities for assigned retail categories.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and product availability.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and operations teams to execute category plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage product lifecycle, including introductions and discontinuations.
• Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail category management or a similar role.
• Proven track record of driving sales and profitability within specific product categories.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in retail data analysis tools.
• Excellent understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• Generous employee discounts on company merchandise.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a leading retail organization.