Snacks Category Lead: Growth, Strategy & Insights

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a strategic Category Manager overseeing a diverse snack portfolio in the FMCG sector based in Pretoria. You will drive growth by optimizing assortments, managing suppliers, and crafting category strategies using market and sales insights.

The role demands strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a track record in FMCG. A Bachelor’s degree is required and a Master’s is advantageous. Competitive salary with bonus and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Experience negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Experience managing multiple product portfolios.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for snacks aligned with FMCG objectives.
• Analyze sales data and consumer trends to identify growth and assortment gaps.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and source products.
• Develop promotional plans and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing to position products and support campaigns.
• Monitor performance and report insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier negotiation

Portfolio management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a strategic Category Manager overseeing a diverse snack portfolio in the FMCG sector based in Pretoria. You will drive growth by optimizing assortments, managing suppliers, and crafting category strategies using market and sales insights.

The role demands strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a track record in FMCG. A Bachelor’s degree is required and a Master’s is advantageous. Competitive salary with bonus and benefits offered.