Category Manager
2 days ago
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent EE position: No About our company Clicks Group Introduction We are looking to recruit a Category Manager to support the Retail Business Development division of the Clicks Group. The role will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town, reporting to the Business Efficiency Executive. Job Purpose: To achieve and exceed the category financial targets through the successful development and implementation of a category operating plan by actively cultivating, developing and maintaining vendor relationships in line with the business objectives. Job Objectives: To develop an annual category operating plan in line with the strategic category brief and lead the category team to achieve the category operating plan targets. To negotiate multi-category trading terms and promotional spend (co-op) and actively cultivate and develop vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches. To negotiate and select promotional products and price to meet the promotional category sales and margin targets, whilst ensuring that the day-day sales and margin targets are met. To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and on-shelf layout to meet the customers’ needs. To drive exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability. To manage the achievement of Private Label targets, thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability. To sign off and approve the category financial plan to achieve the divisional financial plan. To define the category pricing and promotions strategy to ensure we meet the customer’s needs and remain competitive in the market. To accelerate the growth of the Sports Supplements category in line with the business objectives Responsible for the procurement of pharmaceutical products. Managing out of stocks with Suppliers, updating out of stock schedule for reporting purpose. Responsible for managing supplier in fills. Qualifications and Experience: Diploma in Purchasing/Retail/Marketing/Financial Management Essential: 2-5 years’ experience in Retail Buying 2-5 years’ experience in FMCG category desirable Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the buying business processes. Good understanding of developing a category operating plan and identifying strategic opportunities. Knowledge of market trends and competitor analysis. Knowledge and understanding of assortment management Knowledge and understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms Knowledge of financial planning Knowledge of Sports, Slimming and Nutrition products Formulating Strategies and Concepts Analyzing Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Relating and Networking Planning and Organizing Deciding and Initiating Action Learning and Researching #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Category Manager
10 hours ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Clicks Group Full timeListing reference:click_022280Listing status:OnlineApply by:4 November 2025Position SummaryIndustry:Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category:Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation:Cape TownContract:PermanentEE position:NoAbout Our CompanyClicks GroupIntroductionWe are looking to recruit a Category Manager to support the Retail Business...
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Category Manager
9 hours ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full timeListing reference: 022280Listing status: OnlineApply by: 4 November 2025Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: NoAbout our companyClicks GroupIntroductionWe are looking to recruit a Category Manager to support the Retail Business...
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Category Manager
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Oceana Group Limited Full timeJob title Category Manager : Foods (Category Manager) Job Location Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline October 31, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Role Purpose The Category Manager : Foods role will be a key enabler in delivering the company’s growth strategy outside of canned fish, driving revenue growth, and successfully...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Set Full timeIntroduction Market leader in FMCG sector who is considered an employer of choice. Category Manager (Foods) R1.4m - R1.6m. Cape Town. Global, JSE listed FMCG Group has excellent career opportunity for highly seasoned Category Manager in foods. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Executive you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, and successfully...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Set Full timeIntroduction Market leader in FMCG sector who is considered an employer of choice. Category Manager (Foods) R1.4m - R1.6m. Cape Town. Global, JSE listed FMCG Group has excellent career opportunity for highly seasoned Category Manager in foods. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Executive you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, and successfully...
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Category Manager
2 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Ad Talent Full timeWho are we A global leader employing around 5,000 people across 50 countries and serving industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets. Who are we looking for A Category Manager with product experience. Role Overview The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing a 5-year strategic plan and annual rollout for consumer product...
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Category Manager
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Ad Talent Full timeWho are we: A global leader employing around 5,000 people across 50 countries and serving industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets.Who are we looking for: A Category Manager with product experience.Role Overview:The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing a 5-year strategic plan and annual rollout for consumer product...
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Category Manager
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time**Listing reference**: click_015196**Listing status**: Online- **Position summary** **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade - **Job category**:Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain**Location**:Cape Town - **Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related - **EE position**:Yes**Introduction**Job description** **Job Purpose**: - To develop and...
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Category Manager
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Spar Group Limited Full timeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: No Introduction The purpose of this position is to drive turnover, gain market share and maximize SPAR DC and retailer profitability through careful planning, purchasing, and sales strategies, in line with retail and...
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Category Manager
4 days ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per yearOur client is looking for a Category Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of ironmongery experience, including door handles, locks, window fittings, door hinges, bolts, door numbers, skirting, door stops, robe hooks, and letter plates. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a merchandise...
