{"id":12636,"date":"2025-06-30T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/category-manager-senior-fourways-junior-micro-space-planner-fourways-learning-and-development-officer-fourway\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T00:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T00:24:27","slug":"category-manager-senior-fourways-junior-micro-space-planner-fourways-learning-and-development-officer-fourway","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=12636","title":{"rendered":"Category Manager (Senior) (Fourways) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Junior Micro Space Planner (Fourways) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Learning and Development Officer (Fourways)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>Purpose of the role<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Category Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of assigned product categories.<br \/>\n\tThis role focuses on driving sales, optimizing product assortment, and ensuring alignment with the company\u2019s overall offer strategy.<br \/>\n\tThe Category Manager works closely with the Group Market Leader to achieve financial and operational targets.<\/p>\n<p>Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Category Strategy Development:<\/p>\n<p>\tDefine and implement category-specific strategies in line with market trends and customer needs.<br \/>\n\tConduct market analysis to identify opportunities for growth and innovation<\/p>\n<p>Customer Focus:<\/p>\n<p>\tUnderstand customer preferences and incorporate feedback into category strategies.<br \/>\n\tEnsure a seamless and engaging customer experience within the category.<\/p>\n<p>Product Management:<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee product selection, pricing, and lifecycle management.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure product quality.<\/p>\n<p>Performance Monitoring:<\/p>\n<p>\tTrack and analyze category performance metrics, including sales, margin, and inventory turnover.<br \/>\n\tImplement corrective actions to address underperforming areas.<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration and Communication:<\/p>\n<p>\tWork with cross-functional teams, including marketing and supply chain, to execute category plans.<br \/>\n\tProvide regular updates and insights to the Group Market Leader.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications and Experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.<br \/>\n\t3-5 years of experience in category management or a similar role.<br \/>\n\tStrong analytical and negotiation skills.<br \/>\n\tStrategic skills<br \/>\n\tProficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Leroy Merlin","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Leroy Merlin is a major player in the global DIY market. 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