Product Category Specialist

7 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa ACB Consulting Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Product Category Specialist to join our team at ACB Consulting. As a key member of our buying department, you will be responsible for maximising sales and margin by sourcing and constructing an appealing product assortment.

About the Role
  • You will research, source, and develop products to ensure the best range offering for our market.
  • Prepare for strategic meetings, such as postmortems, seasonal strategies, laydowns, and reviews.
  • Contribute to a dynamic team environment with all members of your team.
  • Analyse current trade to execute plans according to targets and budget while optimising opportunities in trade and managing stock.
  • Meet critical deadlines and maintain good relationships with suppliers, negotiating prices.
  • Keep abreast of competition through regular visits, company visits, and store visits.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 2 years buying experience.
  • MS Office efficiency and basic skills.
  • PREFERRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
    • Attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Strong admin and organisational skills.
    • Accountability.
    • Teamwork.
    • Integrity.
    • Reliability and consistency.
    • Adaptability.
    • Exceptional communication skills.
    • Creative and passionate.
    • Fashion enthusiast.
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this role is between $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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