Retail Footwear Category Manager

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Sandi Crowther Recruitment Full time
Sandi Crowther Recruitment Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Retail Footwear Category Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for footwear and a strong understanding of the retail market.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, sourcing, and developing products to ensure the best range offering. They will also prepare for key strategic meetings, conduct current trade analysis, and meet required deadlines as per critical path. Additionally, they will maintain good relationships with suppliers and negotiate prices, while keeping abreast of competition.

Responsibilities:
  • Product Development: Researching and sourcing products to ensure the best range offering
  • Strategic Planning: Preparing for key strategic meetings, such as postmortems, seasonal strategies, laydowns, and reviews
  • Market Analysis: Conducting current trade analysis to stay informed about market trends
  • Time Management: Meeting required deadlines as per critical path
  • Supplier Relationships: Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and negotiating prices
  • Market Intelligence: Keeping abreast of competition to stay ahead in the market
Requirements:
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in footwear buying
  • Skills: Efficient on MS Office programs, attention to detail, and strong admin and organizational skills
  • Communication: Exceptional communication skills, creative, and passionate about fashion
  • Candidate Profile: Fashion enthusiast with a strong understanding of the retail market
Estimated Salary:

R120 000 - R180 000 per annum, depending on experience


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