RS Recruitment Services is assisting a large FMCG company to recruit a CATEGORY MANAGER to be based in PINETOWN KZN, up to approximately R70 000, with benefits. Succession planning – good opportunities for career development.

OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE THE 1960’S AND OPERATES A NUMBER OF DISTRIBUTION CENTRES AND SUPPLIES GOODS AND SERVICES TO OVER 1 000 OUTLETS ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA.

Purpose of position:

To drive the national non-edibles categories growth through developing and implementing national category strategies to maximise wholesale and retail sales, market share and profitability.

Applicants should be/have the following:

Matric.
BCom Degree/National Diploma (IMM) or equivalent.
A minimum of 5 to 7 years’ buying and category management experience.
Thorough knowledge of procurement, buying systems and processes are essential.
Sound knowledge of FMCG Marketing.
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

Develop & manage national category strategies in conjunction with the category management department.
Negotiate national supplier trading terms & develop supplier relationships.
Ensure supplier growth rebates & manage the national/regional supplier rebate system.
Lead national category meetings to ensure cooperation from our regional distribution centers.
Manage the national promotion grid to ensure we achieve sales growth within these categories.
New category development – identifying shopper trends/market needs and researching, designing and developing concepts through to launch, presenting a deliverable and the maintenance thereof.

Remuneration:

Up to R70 000 basic with benefits (med aid, pension/prov/fuel card/car allowance).

To apply, please

• Send your CV in MS Word format.
• Include a head and shoulders photo of yourself.
• Complete the application form which may be sent to you.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful