Junior Category Manager

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN002811/TK

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A dynamic and innovative company based in Muizenberg,Cape Town is looking for a Junior Category Manager to drive the growth and success of its product category both locally and internationally.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities:

Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve profitability and growth
Lead new product development innovations, continuous improvement and marketing of product ranges.
Own the entire product range lifecycle, collaborating across operations, production, sales, and dispatch teams

Category Management:

Implement the annual brand plan set out for the category
Analyse market data and consumer insights to drive strategic recommendations

Strategic Planning:

Create long-term development strategies for product categories
Set annual category objectives and sales targets
Conduct range reviews and develop product exit strategies

Product Development:

Manage New Product Development (NPD) process

Sales and Marketing Support:

Develop marketing promotions and communication materials
Increase product visibility and listings
Implement marketing communications strategies

Requirements:

Degree at a reputable institution, preferably in Marketing, Business, or related field
Proven experience in category/brand management or project management (1-2 years)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proactive and innovative mindset
Strong data analysis skills
Excellent communication abilities
Customer-focused approach
Resilience and adaptability
Passion for driving business growth
Project management skills

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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