Category Manager

2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Our client is looking for a Category Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of ironmongery experience, including door handles, locks, window fittings, door hinges, bolts, door numbers, skirting, door stops, robe hooks, and letter plates. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a merchandise or related department within the retail industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement category strategies
  • Merchandise solutioning
  • Financial management, including budgeting and profitability optimization
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Ensure high levels of customer service
  • Lead and manage a team effectively

Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Minimum of 2 years' ironmongery experience
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration
  • At least 5 years' experience in Category Management or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role
  • Experience managing a merchandise or related department/division
  • Experience in a merchandise, procurement, or sales environment (desirable)
  • National-level experience
Benefits:
  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at [email protected]

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:  or email us your CV:  [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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