Category Manager

7 months ago

Midrand, South Africa Placements 4 all Full time

**Position Objectives**

Ensure monthly and yearly campaigns meet Company objectives and support the Sales Strategy. Ensure that the brands achieve their annual objectives and overall profit contribution as determined by the overall Marketing and Company strategies.

**Specific Accountabilities**

**1.** **Implement and control brand strategies in synergy with the Marketing plan**:

- Review brand strategies and provide input into formulating new & innovative strategies to capitalise on competitive environment, changing consumer needs & profile.
- Formulate & propose brand objectives, strategies and plans for inclusion in the annual plan.
- Identify and introduce new standard and promotion lines to ensure constant innovation, competitive edge and brand growth.
- Plan & implement a viable and varied, innovative promotional calendar, to achieve campaign & Plan objectives, as determined by the Campaign planning process.
- Formalise key product strategies and key promotional rationales before initiating an action for approval by the Marketing Director and/or presentation to the board.
- Initiate Marketing Development Briefs (MDB’s) for new product development and promotions and Project Manage to ensure implementation, control and execution to meet Annual Plan objectives and brand plans.
- Initiate product rationalisation and phase-outs and assist merchandising to manage brand inventory.
- Build brand equity for the category in synergy with the rest of the organisation by taking ownership of the category as a responsible custodian thereof

**2.** **Review the performance of all aspects of brand/product against agreed strategies**:

- Report deviations to the Marketing Director and propose & implement action plans where necessary.
- Monitor the performance of the brands in terms of units and rand sales with meaningful comparisons and market related interpretations on a monthly basis. (Not a formalised process).
- Review and assessment of current promotions and contingent plans and identify key learning’s to enhance and develop future campaigns.
- Bi-annually review price levels against that of competitors & submit to Marketing Manager with rationale for price increases to meet brand strategy and company GP objectives.
- Review cost of goods targets & gross profits and implement remedial action where necessary in consultation with merchandising and Marketing Manager.
- Weekly comments/assessments of campaign sales and proposal of action plans. (report back in the weekly marketing meeting from the daily sales document)
- Continuous review of actual costs versus budget throughout the development and NPD process to meet GP objectives of product, brand and campaign is achieved and implement action where necessary.

3. Monitor and review all product lines:

- Ensure that new products are launched and maintained at acceptable gross profit levels.
- Initiate and develop value-engineered products and promotions to meet brand, campaign and company objectives.
- Identify and analyse existing products (together with R&D and Purchasing) in search of viable value analysis programmes to enhance profit margin.
- Check & approve Bills of Materials (BOM’s) for accuracy.
- Continuous review of actual costs versus budget throughout the development and NPD process to meet GP objectives of product, brand and campaign is achieved and implement action where necessary.

**4.** **Assist merchandising in maintaining acceptable stock levels on all product and promotion lines to ensure availability to the field and profitability to the Company**:

- Provide input & direction and assist merchandising to:

- Compile the annual budget forecast by product.
- Update/amend the monthly forecasting schedule.
- Monitor stock levels and propose action when levels are too high or low.
- Implement plans within 3 months of product discontinuation & overstocked std lines.
- Clear obsolete/excess promotional items.
- Attend monthly inventory management meeting to identify and implement plans for more efficient stock control.

5. Ensure effective communication, optimal service and product quality:

- Ensure the timely distribution of MDB’s as identified by the Campaign planning process. To include product positioning, claims, target costs, packaging brief, formulation direction & benchmark.
- Project manage development team and drive calendar meetings and action plans to achieve timelines and objectives.
- Keep partners & key stakeholders informed of major innovations/changes in brand strategies.
- Compile product and promotion information for the monthly brochure; ensure accuracy of information, consistent image and clear communication.
- Preparation, input and attendance to Campaign meetings as identified by the Campaign planning process.
- Initiate and develop communications for Friday newsletter as and when required.
- Preparation & presentation at field meetings, conferences, masterminds and launches.
- Provide product technical and marketing i

  • Retail Category Manager

    3 days ago

    Midrand, South Africa Colgate-Palmolive Full time

    No Relocation Assistance Offered 153168 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your...

  • Category Manager- Consumer

    6 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Metamorphosis Intergated Solutions Full time

    **CATEGORY MANAGER** **CONSUMER DIVISION: MIDRAND** **Reporting to Head: Commercial Planning and Activations** **Job Purpose** Provide Go-Live activation support for all Marketing Activities as per the Brand portfolio with focus on strategic planning and implementation of visibility, merchandising, consumer promotions and events - based on market needs....

  • Category Planner

    3 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa DotActiv Full time

    At DotActiv, we pride ourselves on providing the South African retail market with high-quality category management software and advisory services aimed at making in-store shopping an all-round better experience. The purpose of our existence is: “To accelerate the world’s transition to retail sustainability through category management that simultaneously...

  • Snr Category Manager

    7 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Placements 4 all Full time

    Snr Category Manager - Beauty industry, Midrand, R60K, Degree/diploma 5 to 8 years relevant exp, brand strategy, brand performance, stock levels, market trends, Campaign planning, Product launches, Campaign KPA’s, Artwork/design/Copy, FMCG/direct marketing environment experience **Salary**: R55 000,00 - R60 000,00 per month

  • Category and Campaign Planner

    16 hours ago

    Midrand, South Africa Placements 4 all Full time

    **Category and Campaign Planner - R45K neg, Midrand** **Advanced Excel, advanced Analytical skills,** **Position Objectives** The Campaign Planner is responsible for delivering campaigns in line with Marketing plans and financial targets on schedule deadlines and for tracking and analysing campaign performance from ideation to brochure proof checking to...

  • Category Manager

    7 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Placements 4 all Full time

    SNR Category Manager - Beauty Industry, R60K Neg, Midrand Degree/IMM, 4 years’ experience in product development, positioning and promotion, brand management in Direct marketing/FMCG environment. Implement and control brand strategies, Review the performance of all aspects of brand, current market trends analysis, campaign planning and development,...

  • Category Manager

    5 days ago

    Midrand, South Africa Placements 4 all Full time

    **SNR Category Manager - Beauty Industry** **Salary R45000 to R55000 Neg** **Position Objectives** Ensure monthly and yearly campaigns meet Company objectives and support the Sales Strategy. Ensure that the brands achieve their annual objectives and overall profit contribution as determined by the overall Marketing and Company strategies. **Specific...

  • Snr Category Manager

    7 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Placements 4 all Full time

    Snr Category Manager - Midrand - Beauty industry, R60K, IMM/BCom Marketing, 5 years Product development, positioning and promotions, Brand management in a FMCG Environment. Pay: R60 000,00 - R65 000,00 per month

  • Category Marketing Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Midrand, South Africa Dis-Chem Pharmacies Full time

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies Head Office in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Category Marketing Coordinator to join the procurement team. The main purpose of this role is to effectively organize and coordinate the operations in the category activities through marketing channels Minimum Requirements Essential: Grade 12 / Matric Minimum 1-2 years relevant...

  • Procurement Manager

    5 days ago

    Midrand, South Africa Fenris Personnel CC Full time

    **Responsibilities**: Develop and maintain procurement strategies per sub-category to ensure lowest cost and top performance over the short term and into the long term. Perform medium to long term planning with suppliers to align their growth to that of the company. Identify supplier and supply chain risks that would put assured supply at low cost and...

  • Insights Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa TAC Recruitment Full time

    Gauteng , MidrandR 700000 Take responsibility for consolidating sales business strategy, providing all the knowledge and insights formulating the business strategy, and monitoring of this performance. **Responsibilities**: - Providing key/ deep specialist knowledge to regions, channels, and key functions in formulate strategy development - Providing...

  • Shopper Development Manager

    3 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Colgate-Palmolive Full time

    No Relocation Assistance Offered 163112 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa **Who We Are** Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and...

  • Procurement Manager

    5 days ago

    Midrand, South Africa Palesa Mbali Group Full time

    The Procurement Manager manages the procurement of transport, fertilizer, packing material and ingredients at the lowest cost and correct quality with a focus on maintaining a reliable supply. Key activities of the Procurement Manager: - Develop and maintain procurement strategies per sub-category to ensure lowest cost and top performance over the short...

  • Product Manager: Flooring

    3 days ago

    Midrand, South Africa Saint Gobain Full time

    **The Role** - To take accountability for the management of the full product lifecycle for an agreed product category or segment including product range, life-cycle analysis, product performance, product quality, market demand & ongoing innovation. **Requirements** Qualifications required to fulfil the role** - BCommerce, IMM, Engineering or an equivalent...

  • Marketing Manager, Saea

    5 days ago

    Midrand, South Africa Firmenich Full time

    Marketing Specialist **Location**: Midrand, South Africa **Key Responsibilities**: Contributes to the creation of relevant reactive and/or proactive presentations for our clients; Contributes to the identification and processing of key findings in consumer insight studies; Organizes creative sessions and workshops for clients; Helps produce new concepts...

  • Procurement and Logistics Manager

    7 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Palesa Mbali Group Full time

    The Procurement and Logistics Manager manages the procurement of transport, fertilizer, packing material and ingredients at the lowest cost and correct quality and manages all logístical activities including: Warehousing, storage, transport and distribution, with a focus on maintaining a reliable supply. **Key activities of the Procurement Manager**: -...

  • Vodapay E-commerce Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Midrand, South Africa Vodafone Full time

    **Description**: - The Customer Value Lead helps implement the base growth and retention strategy for their area, ensuring all communications are relevant and build a broad and deep relationship with our customers. Increasing customer lifetime value as a result of correctly targeted and managed communications and reducing churn through increased customer...

  • Data and Insights Analyst

    7 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa Premier Full time

    **JOB PROFILE AT A GLANCE** As the Data and Insights Analyst, you are expected to make a genuine contribution to the organisation. You will be responsible for supporting the development of thought leadership on category growth for the categories for the group. Utilising and integrating shopper, customer and channel insights, you will need to support...

  • Project Manager

    7 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa AdaptIT Full time

    **Listing reference**: adapt_000066**Listing status**: Online- **Position summary** **Industry**:IT & Internet - **Job category**:IT-Project Management**Location**:Midrand - **Contract**:Permanent**EE position**:Yes**About our company** - A provider of leading specialised software and digitally-led business solutions that assist clients across targeted...

  • Customer Marketing

    3 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa SC Johnson Full time

    Job Title: Associate Manager, Customer Marketing Location: Midrand, South Africa **OVERVIEW**: About the role: Reporting into the Customer Marketing Manager for Africa Cluster, you will play a local role in developing the Customer Marketing strategy for the assigned categories. You will be in close collaboration with Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain...