Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in category management or related field., Solid knowledge of marketing and sales principles., Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods., Proficient in MS Office with excellent communication skills..

Key responsabilities:

Analyze data to determine industry and consumer trends.

Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.

Foster relationships with vendors for better pricing and quality.

Collaborate with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities.

Job description

Job brief

We are looking for a Category Manager to manage a group or category of products for our company. You will be the one responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of a product category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties.

Responsibilities

Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category

Requirements and skills

The candidate must have minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years of experiance in current field
Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
Proficient in MS Office
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Excellent communication and people skills
Any graduation

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