Retail Category Manager - Onsite, Growth & Bonuses

Flink Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to enhance category strategy and performance in a fast-paced retail environment. This full-time, office-based role based in Johannesburg emphasizes strategic planning, supplier negotiation, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will leverage market insights for effective product management. The position offers a competitive salary and is crucial for driving turnover and margin growth.

Benefits

1-month performance bonus

Quarterly progress bonus

21 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, particularly non-food categories.
• Expertise in building data-driven strategies.
• Capability to conduct market analysis and identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategy aligned with customer trends.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Analyze competitor pricing and product assortments.

Skills

Proven Category Manager / Buyer experience

Strong commercial and analytical capability

Ability to manage complex supplier relationships

Strategic thinking

Execution skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to enhance category strategy and performance in a fast-paced retail environment. This full-time, office-based role based in Johannesburg emphasizes strategic planning, supplier negotiation, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will leverage market insights for effective product management. The position offers a competitive salary and is crucial for driving turnover and margin growth.