Strategic Category Manager – Shopper Insights & NRM

RCL FOODS; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Category Manager to join its Customer Marketing Division in Boksburg. The successful candidate will optimize pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies to maximize profitability and shopper satisfaction through data analysis and insights. A degree in marketing or business management and 3-5 years of experience in category management or shopper marketing is essential. Strong analytical and project management skills are crucial for executing brand standards and improving customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in category management and/or shopper marketing.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence required.
• Ability to manage complexity and breadth while effectively managing time.

Responsibilities

• Analyse shelf health and pricing data to inform strategies.
• Monitor product availability and consolidate feedback for implementation.
• Create specific shelf planograms for customers/categories.

Skills

Category Management and Thought Leadership

Net Revenue Management

Shopper Understanding and Shopper Marketing

Data analytics and insight generation

Budget planning and cost management

Commercial acumen

Project management

Marketing and brand management

Education

Degree or diploma in marketing or business management

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Category Manager to join its Customer Marketing Division in Boksburg. The successful candidate will optimize pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies to maximize profitability and shopper satisfaction through data analysis and insights. A degree in marketing or business management and 3-5 years of experience in category management or shopper marketing is essential. Strong analytical and project management skills are crucial for executing brand standards and improving customer relationships.