Category Strategist

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DotActiv Full time
About the Role

We 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 Responsibilities
  • Develop strategic assortment plans to drive sales and profitability;
  • Design data-driven floor space plans to optimize store layouts;
  • Plan and build data-driven shelf plans to enhance customer experience;
  • Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews to identify areas for improvement;
  • Develop optimised cluster plans per product category using our proprietary software;
  • Analyse the cluster plan and profile each cluster to deliver strategic insights to clients;
  • Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology, and aesthetic appeal;
  • Support, advise, and guide retail customers where required.
Requirements
  • Creative flair and ability to identify aesthetic/visual appeal;
  • 2+ years of similar and relevant experience in the Retail Sector;
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills;
  • Computer Literacy - MS Office;
  • Driver's license and own transport;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (English);
  • Team player;
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills;
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented;
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to use data analysis techniques and apply them to business situations;
  • Ability to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist.
What We Offer
  • A Cost to Company of between R12k and R20k depending on your experience;
  • Opportunity to upskill yourself in any field that adds value to your current position;
  • Transparent job grading system;
  • Developmental path specific to your circumstances, allowing you to track your progress.

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