Category Development Manager

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Energizer Holdings Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Category Development Manager to join our team at Energizer Holdings. This role will play a vital part in enabling us to win at retail by providing insight-based category and shopper strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the South African businesses in achieving their sales, category, and marketing objectives.
  • Develop local category strategies and work with Key Account Managers to implement plans.
  • Involved in key customer category reviews and presentations, developing compelling trade stories and argumentation.
  • Support the development of promotional programs and plans.
  • Provide planogram support for all identified customers.

Requirements

  • Degree in Business, Marketing, or similar discipline.
  • Experience in consumer goods trade marketing, category management, or similar.
  • Solid understanding of the role of Insights and Analytics in Category Management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills in spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

Energizer Holdings

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.



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