National Category Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa RS Recruitment Services Full time
National Category Manager - Job Description

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a leading organisation in the retail hardware industry to recruit a National Category Manager to be based at their offices in Durban, KZN.

R65 000 to R70 000 basic + car allowance + benefits. Annual incentive not guaranteed and dependent on performance.


Job Requirements
  • Matric mandatory
  • National Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Marketing Management or similar required
  • 5-10 years buying experience in the hardware retail environment with decorative, general hardware & tools, wall & floor mandatory
  • 5 years experience in-store retail management experience mandatory
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

Job Responsibilities
  • Monitor and drive national sales and GP% budgets
  • Review the ranging and ordering of new product lines for new stores
  • Visit regional supplier factories with the Regional Category Managers to ensure they have the capability to provide service at a national level
  • Improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with regional teams
  • Develop the category strategy and align it with the merchandise and group strategy to ensure effective buying
  • Responsible for Regional Supplier Trade Agreements and approvals
  • Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers
  • Analyse performance of the category nationally to identify opportunities and develop action plans for implementation by the Regional Category Managers
  • Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions nationally
  • Negotiate and achieve budgeted drop shipment and retail gross profits
  • Effectively launch house brand products at retailers including point-of-sale and stands
  • Offer leadership and advice to retailers in respect of category related issues
  • Initiate regular 'killer deals' to improve volumes and show leadership to retailers regarding preferred suppliers

Remuneration
  • R65 000 to R70 000 basic + car allowance + benefits
  • Annual incentive not guaranteed and dependent on performance


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