Vacancy title:
Category Manager
Jobs at:
WasokoDeadline of this Job:
Saturday, March 29 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Role:
We are looking for a Category Manager to manage a category of products. You will be responsible for developing the overall strategy of the category, growing its brands, developing pricing strategies and overall promotion of the category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties.
Responsibilities:
• Analyse data and insights to determine industry and consumer trends and needs.
• Regular market visits to collect insights, feedback and market needs from retailers.
• Develop, draft and negotiate Business Development Agreements with Vendors that are in line with company strategy.
• Devise long-term development strategies for brands and vendors.
• Develop pricing strategies for each product that corresponds with market prices.
• Develop trust relationships with vendors to achieve better deals, pricing and quality of service.
• Cooperate with supporting teams, such as Marketing, Marketplace and Planning to execute each product’s strategy.
• Portfolio management and develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Requirements:
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles.
• Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data.
• An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends.
• Strong people management and persuasion skills.
• An analytical mind with strategic ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education:
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