Category Manager: Fresh

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Engen Full time

**Who You Are**:

- You are an analytical thinker
- You have built credibility within your organization and amongst your peers
- You are an expert at implementation and execution of strategic objectives
- You are passionate about retail and selling
- You have excellent communication and negotiation skills
- You have a reputation for being insightful and operating with integrity

**What You Have Done Before**:

- At least 8 years’ category/buying experience within mainstream retail with five of these linked to supermarket retailers or the hospitality industry
- NQF level 7 (Degree/Advanced Diploma with specialisation Retail, Business Management or equivalent))
- Experience sourcing the following products (Daily, Fresh produce and perishable) experience within the hospitality industry could be beneficial.
- Understanding of food services/QSR/Hospitality industry and product categories prevalent in the South African retail landscape.
- Deep knowledge of retail principles with in-depth understanding of category management

**Exciting Challenges You Might Face**:

- Immerse yourself in various aspects of the organisation
- Influencing the strategic direction of Engen convenience business
- Operate effectively in an ever-changing, dynamic and agile business

**What You Will Be Doing**:

- Influence turnover & income for the year ahead.
- Drive overall category performance across national footprint
- Monthly category performance analysis and reporting
- Implement and ensure effective promotional plan
- Engage Internal customers and stakeholders on category delivery needs
- Be prepared to present category performance analysis
- Execute sourcing and supplier relationship management strategies

**Location**:

- Cape Town

**Salary Grade**:

- EM

**Job Advert Closing Date**: All job adverts close five days after date posted

**Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.**

**Important Information**:

- The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
- Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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