Senior FMCG Category Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 850.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Career progression

Training programs

Randburg workplace

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior FMCG Category Manager to lead a key product category from Randburg, Gauteng. You will own strategy, assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations to grow market share and profitability.

A strong analytical mindset and retail dynamics understanding are essential for success. The role requires 5+ years in category/brand management within FMCG, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or related commercial roles within FMCG.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, consumer insights, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, market research software, and category management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership potential and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Analyze sales data, market insights, and consumer behavior to identify growth opportunities and optimize product assortment and merchandising.
• Develop and manage pricing and promotional strategies to maximize category profitability and market share.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of the category, identifying key drivers of success and areas for improvement.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and promotional support.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to ensure effective execution of category plans and initiatives.
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to maintain a competitive advantage within the category.
• Develop and present category business reviews to senior management, providing strategic recommendations.
• Ensure efficient inventory management for the category in collaboration with the supply chain team.
• Drive innovation within the category by identifying new product opportunities and enhancing existing offerings.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership potential

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Herramientas

Data analysis tools

Market research software

Category management systems

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading and respected name in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior FMCG Category Manager to join their commercial team in Randburg, Gauteng. This pivotal role involves taking ownership of a specific product category, driving its growth, profitability, and market share through insightful category management strategies. You will be responsible for assortment planning, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and supplier negotiations to optimize the category's performance. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of consumer behavior and retail dynamics, and a proven ability to manage complex product portfolios. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead and innovate within a key category for a prominent FMCG organization based in Randburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies that align with overall business objectives and market trends.
• Analyze sales data, market insights, and consumer behavior to identify growth opportunities and optimize product assortment and merchandising.
• Develop and manage pricing and promotional strategies to maximize category profitability and market share.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of the category, identifying key drivers of success and areas for improvement.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and promotional support.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to ensure effective execution of category plans and initiatives.
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to maintain a competitive advantage within the category.
• Develop and present category business reviews to senior management, providing strategic recommendations.
• Ensure efficient inventory management for the category in collaboration with the supply chain team.
• Drive innovation within the category by identifying new product opportunities and enhancing existing offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or related commercial roles within the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing FMCG categories.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, consumer insights, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, market research software, and category management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership potential and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits package.
• Opportunities for significant career progression within a leading FMCG company.
• Professional development and training programs to enhance skills.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in Randburg.
• Employee discounts on company products.