Durban: Category Manager

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Relevant degree 5 years in similar role Key Skills needed: Negotiating Analyzing sales data and sales planning Detail orientated and a creative problem solver Critical and analytical thinking skills Excellent communication skills Inventory management Expert level skills in retail merchandising tools and Microsoft tools/applications such as Excel and Outlook Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a busy environment Key Tasks & Responsibilities Strategy Development/Analyzing Competition Develop and execute business strategy to maximize the profitability of assigned categories Responsible for communicating category strategies to the relevant parties (planning, marketing and operations) and providing timely updates and information Partner with the Marketing team to develop and integrate store and online merchandising strategy Partner with key strategic suppliers to develop 3 5 year plans Development of private label ranges and strategies Research business and market place trends, analyze competitor products and customer needs to increase the organizations share of total market Financial Analysis, Pricing / OTB Planning Responsible for managing gross profit, sales aged stock and stock turn, of the category portfolio Develop financial plans to achieve the departments annual sales and net margin goals Engage with Planning department to manage current and future OTB status Manage the billings process and negotiate deals with suppliers Building Assortment and Range Plan Responsible for category range – product evaluation and selection to achieve category targets Responsible for managing the entire cycle of a products trend curve by making effective tactical and strategic merchandising and marketing decisions (managing top sellers, slow sellers, aged stock inventory management) Develop Import Program range, price strategy, product life cycle, marketing &promotion Product innovation point of difference product to ensure competitive advantage Partner with Marketing to manage launch strategies for new and innovative products Order samples, maintain and manage samples in the Concept store Responsible for working with Visual Merchandising Team and Store Planning to develop appropriate store groupings, bin allocations and planograms SKU/Product/System Management Consistently evaluate SKU count to ensure dominance of best-selling products and optimal range. Manage range through top seller, slow seller and aged stock inventory management Liaise with Planning team on system maintenance Quality Control Ensure product complies to necessary quality standards to prevent company reputation damage, customer disappointment and misuse of company spend. Responsible for product certification and quality control parameters Marketing/ Advertising & Promotions Collaborate with the Marketing team to execute product promotional calendar and promotional category strategies Partner with the Marketing team to drive category sales Accurately complete the marketing ROI template, proof ad copy/photography and proof advertising Partner with suppliers to obtain funding and run financially attractive promotions S upplier Management/Negotiation Maintain strong partnerships with existing suppliers and proactively source new suppliers Manage supplier relationships Leadership/Talent Enhancement & Training Provide feedback, coaching and guidance where appropriate to enhance skill development Develop and train store teams in relation to product knowledge, selling, and in-store execution

Category Manager position available in eThekwini, Durban. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2024-10-11 in the Retail Wholesale category

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