CATEGORY MANAGER

1 day ago


Durban, South Africa RS Recruitment Services Full time

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a leading organisation in the RETAIL HARDWARE industry to recruit a CATEGORY MANAGER/BUYER to be based at their offices in DURBAN. R40 000 to R45 000 basic + car allowance + medical aid. Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance).

OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IS PART OF A GROUP OF 350 RETAIL STORES ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA.

Purpose of the position:

To facilitate the effective management of the timber, openings & joinery and flat sheet &

boards (category 2) at a regional level.

Applicants should have/be the following:

Matric mandatory.

National Certificate/Diploma/Degree in, Marketing Management or similar, required.

A minimum of 2 to 3 years buying experience in the timber hardware retail environment with joinery, doors cabinets, and openings mandatory.

3-5 years in-store retail management experience mandatory.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with regional teams.

Manage organic growth for all retailers in the region.

Drive group volumes by negotiating attractive deals with preferred suppliers.

Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers.

Manage supplier trade agreements in conjunction with central office.

Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions in the region.

Negotiate and achieve budgeted drop shipment and retail gross profits.

Grow the category in line with regional and national sales growth.

Offer leadership and advice to retailers in respect of category related issues.

Address all retailer queries regarding supplier issues and communicate effectively with

all affected parties.

Remuneration:

R40 000 to R45 000 basic + car allowance + medical aid.

Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance).

To apply, please:


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