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National Category Manager

2 months ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa RS Recruitment Services Full time

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a leading organisation in the retail hardware industry to recruit a senior category manager to be based at their offices in Durban, KZN. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving national sales and GP% budgets, reviewing ranging and ordering of new product lines, and improving loyalty of retailers.

Key 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Offer leadership and advice to retailers in respect of category related issues.

Requirements:

  • Matric mandatory.
  • National Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Marketing Management or similar, required.
  • 5-10 years buying experience in the hardware retail environment, mandatory.
  • 5 years experience in-store retail management experience, mandatory.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Remuneration:

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