Location: Cape Town, South Africa Department: Marketing Reporting to: Senior Shopper & Category Manager A leading global brand in the FMCG industry is seeking a Junior Shopper & Category Manager to join its team in Cape Town. This role is perfect for an analytical and data-driven professional who thrives on uncovering category insights to drive business growth. Key Responsibilities Category Analysis & Insights: Analyze and interpret key account and channel-level data from various sources to identify category opportunities. Track customer performance vs. KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities. Support new product development with data-driven insights and compelling category arguments. Provide regular category performance updates and recommendations to drive growth. Customer Collaboration & Strategy Execution: Manage and support customer category range reviews to optimize product assortment. Leverage insights to influence range, distribution, and space planning. Work closely with brand and sales teams to execute category strategies aligned with business objectives. Support the development and implementation of category plans with key retail partners. Merchandising & Shopper Engagement: Utilize shopper insights to create effective planograms and in-store initiatives. Work with Customer Marketing to develop shopper-friendly fixturization, POS materials, and other in-store activations. Requirements Educational Background: BCom Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification. Experience & Skills: Minimum 2 years’ experience in an analytical role, preferably within the FMCG sector. Strong data analysis, interpretation, and management skills. Proficiency in external market data software (e.g., IRI, Nielsen) is advantageous. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop within a high-performance team in a globally recognized brand. If you have a passion for data-driven decision-making and shopper-centric strategies, we’d love to hear from you

Junior Shopper & Category Manager– Fmcg Industry position available in Cape Town Region, Cape Town City Centre. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-03-07 in the Marketing Advertising Pr category

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