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 Insights and Category Management: Lead shopper insight and category insights, developing key initiatives from project development to completion.
  • Category Vision and Drivers: Lead the development of Category Vision and Drivers that enable customer teams to persuade key retail partners of the category strategy.
  • Shopper Marketing Initiatives: Create and deliver short and long-term shopper marketing initiatives to support MPD planning and specific segment challenges.
  • Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement category plans, and provide training and support to team members.
Requirements:
  • BComm Degree or suitable tertiary qualification
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing Category Management role, FMCG environment (minimum 5 years)
  • Advanced skills and working knowledge of external market data software and space planning software
  • Knowledge of and advanced skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)

As a Category & Shopper Manager at Service Solutions, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the growth and success of our FMCG retail business. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for category management and shopper marketing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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