Strategic Retail Category Manager for Growth

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical & dental

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Retail Category Manager in Benoni to lead strategy, assortment, pricing, and promotions across key product categories. You will leverage sales data, market insights, and consumer trends to drive profitability and enhance the customer shopping experience.

Applicants should have 5+ years in retail category management, strong analytical skills, and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail category management or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in retail data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of driving sales and profitability within product categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities for assigned retail categories.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and product availability.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and operations teams to execute category plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage product lifecycle, including introductions and discontinuations.
• Present category performance reviews and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Market insights

P&L awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Retail analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Retail Category Manager in Benoni to lead strategy, assortment, pricing, and promotions across key product categories. You will leverage sales data, market insights, and consumer trends to drive profitability and enhance the customer shopping experience.

Applicants should have 5+ years in retail category management, strong analytical skills, and a relevant bachelor’s degree.