Category Manager

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (various) Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Lead the end-to-end product development and implementation process across assigned categories, with initial responsibility for the full range of soft goods, including home textiles and/or personal apparel.

This role plays a key part in aligning product strategy with brand objectives, market demand, and commercial targets.

Permanent, Cape Town

Responsibilities

  • Act as a brand ambassador, fully embodying the brand's values, aesthetic, and ethos in all merchandising decisions.
  • Conduct in-depth market and trend analysis
  • Range Planning and Product Strategy
  • Source and manage vendor relationships
  • Conduct ongoing budget and cost analysis
  • Coordinate with logistics and broader merchandising teams
  • Participate in cross-departmental initiatives and business-wide projects as assigned contributing beyond the scope of the merchandising function.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards for frequent reporting on key metrics EXCO and wider business.
  • Provide data, insights, and merchandising support to business unit heads and customer service teams as needed

Experience and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics or other relevant field
  • Proven experience in a merchandising or product development role, ideally within a premium retail environment
  • Buying exposure in homeware / appliances and cookware specifically would be advantageous.
  • Product Sourcing experience essential
  • Strong understanding of retail cycles, customer behaviour, and competitor landscapes.

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