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South Africa: Category Manager

Category Manager

Posted on 2025-04-04

Salary Basic
Category Marketing Advertising Pr
Location ZA  /  South Africa

Job Summary

FMCG Retail Cape Town International Market leader is seeking to employ a Category Manager to join their ever growing team. Position Purpose The Category & Shopper Marketing Team aims to be a trusted expert group central to driving both short-term and long-term category growth in confectionery by providing strategic solutions rooted in a deep understanding of consumer and shopper needs. The team assists Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives, including strategic pricing and promotional analysis, to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share. By leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytical tools like MS Excel, Power BI, and Circana/Nielsen, the team optimizes category strategies and collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure alignment with business goals. With a results-oriented approach, the team drives innovation, influences key stakeholders, and ensures sustainable growth through effective pricing, promotion, and category management strategies. Job Requirements Key Responsibilities Shopper & Category Insights Leadership Cross-Functional Projects Annual Planning Contribution Pricing Strategy Promotion Effectiveness Gross to Net Spend Analysis Merchandising Strategy . Requirements Proven expertise in Category Management and shopper/consumer/market insights. Strong financial acumen and data interpretation skills. Revenue Growth Management (RGM) experience within the CPG industry (advantageous). Deep understanding of competitor dynamics, brand strategies, and category growth drivers. Demonstrated leadership with a results-driven approach. Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels, internally and externally. Ability to inspire change and create a new vision within the sales organization. Lead complex quantitative analyses to drive decision-making. Ability to develop customized category plans and evaluate them in-store. Strong time management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities. Proven ability to work across departments and collaborate effectively. Self-starter with high initiative, able to drive projects independently under pressure. Qualifications/experience BComm Degree or suitable tertiary qualification Previous experience in a customer-facing Category Management role, FMCG environment (minimum 5 years) Prerequisites include advanced skills & working knowledge of external market data software and space planning software (DotActiv) Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, Circana, and Nielsen

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