Strategic FMCG Category Manager - Data-Driven Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an analytical and strategic Category Manager to lead category strategies within the FMCG sector. You will drive assortment planning, pricing, promotions and supplier management to maximise profitability and category growth.

The role requires strong retail knowledge, 5+ years in category management or related fields, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder skills. This is a full-time position based on-site in Pretoria with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or product management in FMCG retail.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis tools and techniques.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy including assortment planning, merchandising, pricing and promotions for Pretoria categories.
• Analyze sales data, market trends and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiate favorable terms and ensure product availability and quality.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to execute go-to-market plans and in-store execution.
• Monitor category performance against metrics and report findings and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities and consumer preferences to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Retail knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Commerce

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an analytical and strategic Category Manager to lead category strategies within the FMCG sector. You will drive assortment planning, pricing, promotions and supplier management to maximise profitability and category growth.

The role requires strong retail knowledge, 5+ years in category management or related fields, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder skills. This is a full-time position based on-site in Pretoria with growth opportunities.