junior category manager

The role reports to the Commercial manager and includes the below responsibilities:

• Ensuring company product categories along with displays are optimized for sales and marketing.• Researching and analyzing trends in sales and consumer behavior.
• Drafting reports for the organization to enhance sales.
• Producing, adapting, and advising on display and current marketing materials as needed.
• Planning and implementing planograms for shelf displays.
• Communicating with suppliers and retailers about products.
• Optimizing in-store displays with prompted signage, category markers, and category usage tips.
• Adjusting strategies and materials to improve sales with new target markets.
• Coordinating and briefing market research initiatives.
• Checking and managing inventory for various product categories.

Key Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or supply chain management.
• At least one year of experience in category management/purchasing or similar roles
• Proficient in ERP and ERP reporting
• An excellent grasp of retail, marketing and promotional planning.
• Ability to write well and generate reports on market activity.
• Possess great negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, creative, and goal-driven thinking