Retail Category Manager

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Employee discounts

Company car

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Retail Category Manager for an on-site role in East London. You will oversee category strategies, lifecycle management, pricing, promotions and supplier relationships to drive sales and profitability.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 7 years in retail category management, strong analytical and financial modeling skills, and excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Join a leading retailer and shape its product offerings locally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in retail category management.
• Proven success in developing and implementing category strategies.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to maximize sales, market share, and profitability.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle for assigned categories, from sourcing to promotion.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and sales data to identify growth opportunities.
• Determine optimal pricing and promotional strategies for products within the category.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Oversee product assortment planning and inventory levels for assigned categories.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to develop effective campaigns.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of categories and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs related to category performance.
• Present category plans and performance reviews to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Retail analytics

Data management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Merchandising

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent national retailer, is seeking an experienced and strategic Retail Category Manager to oversee product categories for their operations in East London . This on-site role is pivotal in driving sales performance and profitability within assigned product categories. You will be responsible for assortment planning, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and supplier relationship management. This position requires a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and strong analytical skills to optimize category performance. We are looking for a results-oriented individual with a proven track record in category management and a passion for delivering value to customers. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key product lines and make a significant impact on the company's success. Join our client's dedicated team and shape the future of their product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to maximize sales, market share, and profitability.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle for assigned categories, from sourcing to promotion.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and sales data to identify growth opportunities.
• Determine optimal pricing and promotional strategies for products within the category.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Oversee product assortment planning and inventory levels for assigned categories.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to develop effective campaigns.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of categories and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to category performance.
• Present category plans and performance reviews to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in retail category management or a related role.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective category strategies.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
• Proficiency in retail analytics and data management tools.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to East London for this on-site position.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to lead and manage key product categories for a leading retailer.
• Comprehensive medical aid, provident fund, and life insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of products.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within the organization.
• Company car or travel allowance may be provided.
• Performance-based bonuses and annual salary reviews.