Senior Category Strategy & Private Label Lead

Clicks Group Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group Limited is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to develop and execute the Clicks Baby category strategy, drive private label and exclusive brands, and mentor team members. The role focuses on accelerating category depth, optimizing pricing, and strengthening vendor partnerships to increase market share and profitability.

Responsibilities include managing the rollout of Clicks Baby, expanding the supplier network, coordinating promotional strategies, and ensuring accurate stock

Qualifications

• 4–6 years Category Management experience
• 2–3 years People Management experience
• Experience with local and global supplier networks
• Essential degree in Retail or Purchasing
• Ability to analyse market trends and vendor performance

Responsibilities

• Project manage Clicks Baby rollout and day-to-day management
• Identify new vendors and extend product assortment
• Negotiate and implement promotional strategy calendar
• Manage showroom ticketing and liaise with stakeholders
• Provide insights to Marketing, Baby Club and Loyalty Club
• Forecast stock with vendors and planners
• Ensure planograms and in-store merchandising align with strategy
• Coordinate HR, Sales Advisors and vendors training

Skills

Merchant mindset

Financial acumen

Planning & organisation

Supplier relationships

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Education

B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Clicks Group Limited is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to develop and execute the Clicks Baby category strategy, drive private label and exclusive brands, and mentor team members. The role focuses on accelerating category depth, optimizing pricing, and strengthening vendor partnerships to increase market share and profitability.

Responsibilities include managing the rollout of Clicks Baby, expanding the supplier network, coordinating promotional strategies, and ensuring accurate stock