Junior Category Manager

6 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve profitability and growth
  • Lead new product development innovations, continuous improvement and marketing of product ranges.
  • Own the entire product range lifecycle, collaborating across operations, production, sales, and dispatch teams
Category Management:
  • Implement the annual brand plan set out for the category
  • Analyse market data and consumer insights to drive strategic recommendations
Strategic Planning:
  • Create long-term development strategies for product categories
  • Set annual category objectives and sales targets
  • Conduct range reviews and develop product exit strategies
Product Development:
  • Manage New Product Development (NPD) process
Sales and Marketing Support:
  • Develop marketing promotions and communication materials
  • Increase product visibility and listings
  • Implement marketing communications strategies
Requirements:
  • Degree at a reputable institution, preferably in Marketing, Business, or related field
  • Proven experience in category/brand management or project management (1-2 years)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proactive and innovative mindset
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Passion for driving business growth
  • Project management skills


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