Category Manager

What they do

• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as category manager or similar role.
• 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.
• BSc/BA in business administration, marketing or related field.