Category Manager
6 months ago
**RS Recruitment Services** is assisting a leading organisation in the **RETAIL HARDWARE **industry to recruit a **CATEGORY MANAGER **to be based at their offices in **CAPE TOWN**. **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.
- 2-3 years buying experience in the timber hardware retail environment with joinery, doors cabinets, and openings - mandatory.
- 3-5 years’ experience 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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