Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in category management or related field.
Solid knowledge of marketing, sales principles, and data analysis.
Proficiency in MS Office and understanding of forecasting methods.
Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Requirements:
Analyze industry and consumer data to identify trends.
Develop strategies for product category development and exit plans for underperforming products.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors to improve pricing and service quality.
Coordinate with marketing, buying, and merchandising teams to optimize product positioning and inventory.
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 longterm 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
