Category Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RS Recruitment Services Full time

Job Title: Category Development Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Category Development Manager to join our team at RS Recruitment Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the effective management of timber, openings & joinery and flat sheet & boards categories at a regional level.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Maintain and improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with regional teams.
  2. Manage organic growth for all retailers in the region.
  3. Drive group volumes by negotiating attractive deals with preferred suppliers.
  4. Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers.
  5. Manage supplier trade agreements in conjunction with central office.
  6. Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions in the region.
  7. Negotiate and achieve budgeted drop shipment and retail gross profits.
  8. Grow the category in line with regional and national sales growth.
  9. Offer leadership and advice to retailers in respect of category related issues.
  10. Address all retailer queries regarding supplier issues and communicate effectively with all affected parties.

Requirements:

  • Matric mandatory.
  • National Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Marketing Management or similar, required.
  • 2-3 years buying experience in the timber hardware retail environment with joinery, doors cabinets, and openings mandatory.
  • 3-5 years experience in-store retail management experience mandatory.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.

What We Offer:

R40 000 to R45 000 basic + car allowance + medical aid. Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance).



  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Wellness Warehouse Full time

    Job Purpose: As a senior category manager at Wellness Warehouse, your primary responsibility is to develop and execute a category strategy that drives sales growth, profitability, and sustainability. This includes understanding market trends, competitors, and customer needs to inform product development and in-store experiences.ResponsibilitiesCategory...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RareCruit Full time

    RareCruit is a dynamic company seeking a skilled Category Management Professional to join our team.As a Category Management Professional, you will be responsible for driving profitability and enhancing client satisfaction by managing and optimizing a specific product category. This role involves analyzing sales data, collaborating with suppliers, and...

  • Category Manager

    1 month ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RS Recruitment Services Full time

    Category Manager Job DescriptionRS Recruitment Services is seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our client's team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the timber, openings & joinery and flat sheet & boards category at a regional level.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

    Job Title: Petcare Category ManagerAt takealot.com, we are looking for a skilled Petcare Category Manager to join our team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in managing the Petcare category and a comprehensive understanding of the pet industry.Key Responsibilities:Develop a comprehensive strategy to drive growth across the...

  • Category Manager

    1 month ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Service Solutions Full time

    Job Title: Category & Shopper Manager – FMCG (Retail)Service Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Category & Shopper Manager to join our team in Cape Town. As a key member of our FMCG retail team, you will be responsible for driving category growth and developing shopper marketing strategies to increase sales and market share.Key Responsibilities:Shopper...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Service Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team at Service Solutions. This role will be responsible for leading shopper insight and category initiatives, developing strategic plans, and driving category growth in retailers.About the RoleLead cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies that drive business...

  • Category Planner

    1 month ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DotActiv Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Category Planner to join our team at DotActiv. As a Category Planner, you will play a critical role in helping our retail clients achieve remarkable performance, exceptional shopping experiences, and meaningful strides towards sustainability.As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Service Solutions Full time

    Job Title: Category & Shopper Manager – FMCG (Retail)Location: Cape TownWe are seeking a highly skilled Category & Shopper Manager to join our team at Service Solutions. As a key member of our FMCG retail team, you will be responsible for driving category growth and developing shopper marketing strategies that deliver results.Key Responsibilities:Lead...

  • Category Planner

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DotActiv Full time

    About the RoleAt DotActiv, we're passionate about empowering retailers to deliver exceptional shopping experiences through innovative category management solutions. As a Category Planner, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the retail landscape by creating strategic assortment plans, designing data-driven floor space plans, and analyzing cluster plans to...

  • Category Manager

    2 months ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Service Solutions Full time

    Category & Shopper Manager - FMCG (Retail)Cape TownPremium FMCG brand is seeking a seasoned Category & Shopper Manager to join our team.Position PurposeThe Category & Shopper Marketing Team is responsible for driving category growth through strategic and short-term solutions. As a Category & Shopper Manager, you will be a trusted expert in confectionery,...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

    Job Title: Senior Marketing Manager - Beauty CategoryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Marketing Manager to lead our Beauty Category marketing efforts. As a key member of our marketing team, you will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to drive customer engagement, adoption, and brand awareness in the Beauty Category.Key...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Wellness Warehouse Full time

    Job Purpose:As a senior category manager at Wellness Warehouse, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy that drives sales growth, profitability, and sustainability. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation, building strong relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that our...

  • Category Strategist

    1 month ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DotActiv Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Category Planner to join our team at DotActiv. As a Category Planner, you will play a critical role in helping our retail clients achieve their business objectives through effective category management.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop strategic assortment plans to drive sales and profitability;Design data-driven floor...

  • Category Strategist

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DotActiv Full time

    At DotActiv, we're dedicated to providing the South African retail market with cutting-edge category management software and advisory services. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to retail sustainability through category management that delivers remarkable performance, exceptional shopping experiences, and meaningful strides towards...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

    Job Title: Beauty Category Marketing ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Beauty Category Marketing Manager to join our team at takealot.com. As a key member of our marketing team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to drive customer engagement, adoption, and growth in the Beauty category.Key...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

    Job Title: Senior Marketing Manager - BeautyWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Marketing Manager - Beauty to join our team at takealot, a leading South African online retailer. As a key member of our marketing team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to drive customer engagement, adoption, brand...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Wellness Warehouse Full time

    Job Purpose:As a senior category manager at Wellness Warehouse, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy that drives sales growth, profitability, and sustainability. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation, building strong relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that our...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

    Takealot, a leading South African e-commerce company, is seeking a highly skilled Category Marketing Manager: Beauty to join our team in Cape Town.We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial company that values innovation, customer-centricity, and teamwork. As a Category Marketing Manager: Beauty, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RareCruit (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Category Management Specialist to join our team at RareCruit (Pty) Ltd. As a Category Management Specialist, you will play a key role in driving profitability and enhancing client satisfaction within the retail fashion industry.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual with...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

    takealot.com is seeking a highly skilled Electronics Category Marketing Manager to join our team in Cape Town. As a key member of our marketing team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to drive customer engagement, adoption, brand awareness, GMV, and market share growth objectives in the Electronics...