National Category Manager

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC • Other • Pinetown, South Africa • 3d ago

Minimum Job Requirements:

Matric essential.
Degree or Diploma in Marketing or related fields, a must.
Minimum 10 yearsâ experience in a buying/procurement role specific to Decorative, General Hardware and Tools.
Minimum 5 to 10 years buying experience in Hardware Retail environment.
Minimum 5 yearsâ experience in-store retail management experience essential.

Competencies:

Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Planning and organising skills.
Presentation skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to lead a team.

Key Responsibilities:
Report to the National Merchandise Executive:

Drive growth, monitor and drive national sales and GP percentage budgets.
Review the ranging and ordering of new product lines.
Visit regional supplier factories to ensure capability to provide service at a national level.
Improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with Regional teams
Develop procurement strategy and align it with the Merchandise and Group strategy, to ensure effective buying.
Responsible for Regional Supplier Trade Agreements and approvals.
Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers.
Analyse performance nationally to identify opportunities and develop action plans.
Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions nationally.
Negotiate and achieve budgeted drop shipment and retail gross profits.
Effectively launch house brand products at retail, including point-of-sale and stands.
Offer leadership and advice to retailers.

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