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Category Leadership Position

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ad Talent Full time
About Our Company

We employ around 5,000 people across 50 countries and serve various markets including industrial manufacturing, construction, and consumers.

Our ideal candidate is a Category Manager with product experience who can thrive in a dynamic environment.

Main Tasks:

  1. Establish and execute the Category strategy across different consumer channels.
  2. Predict and set Margin levels and Retail Price positioning for the Category.
  3. Partner with R&D, other business units, and regions/countries on the NPD roadmap.
  4. Supervise global product development and maintenance within the Category.
  5. Revamp and maintain packaging layouts for consumer products.
  6. Coordinate global innovation implementation.
  7. Standardize best POS practices aligned with the global consumer market.
  8. Ensure Margin levels and Retail Price positioning meet company standards.

Necessary Qualifications:

  • Primary degree in Marketing, Business administration or a related field (MBA or Master's preferred)
  • Capacity to think strategically
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Fluency in English
  • Experience in researching and analyzing market trends
  • Familiarity with market data like GFK
  • Attention to detail with presentation skills
  • Awareness of industry trends, competitors, and customers
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment
  • Strong communication skills