RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country\u2019s most-loved brands. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose \u2013 WE GROW WHAT MATTERS \u2013 which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters. Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com<\/p>\n
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Category Manager within our Customer Marketing Team, supporting the Pies category. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Category Manager.<\/p>\n
RCL Foods entrusts the Assistant Category Manager to:<\/p>\n
\tSupport the Category Manager to drive category growth
\n\tAdminister and manage projects, analytics, and Go-To-Market initiatives to achieve category volume and profit objectives, as assigned
\n\tAssist in gathering, compiling, and analysing customer, category, shopper, and channel performance, trends, and competitive intelligence.
\n\tEngage with key internal stakeholders to ensure execution excellence through all key Demand Functions.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n
\tA Degree or Diploma in Marketing or Business Management (3 years).
\n\t2 to 3 years relevant experience in a similar environment.
\n\tValid Code EB drivers\u2019 license.<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Category Planning:<\/p>\n
\tSupport the Category Manager in annual business planning process through data analysis, insights and identification of growth opportunities.
\n\tSupport the development of proposals and recommendations for customers in executing category management projects, including, NRM (Net Revenue Management) initiatives
\n\tLiaise with the operations team to ensure smooth implementation of initiatives.<\/p>\n
Category Management:<\/p>\n
\tSupport the category measure and review category performance, margins and customer profitability.
\n\tAnalyse shelf health, pricing data, product availability and visibility, work Category Manager to consolidate feedback into actionable plans for the customer team to implement.
\n\tExecute brand standards (brand DNA) and support development.
\n\tConduct periodic reviews of planograms and ranging to ensure maximised shelf efficiency.
\n\tContinuous monitoring of competitor landscape.
\n\tSupport in preparation and analysis of category reviews for Customers including assortment analysis, category performance and ranging<\/p>\n
Innovation & Shopper Support:<\/p>\n
\tAssist the Category Manager in development of new product launch plans
\n\tSupport the preparation of Category stories and Trade presentations
\n\tExecute new product launch plans including tracking
\n\tEnsure all marketing material is within brand CI across the brands
\n\tBuild and deliver always on digital shopper comms to support shopper conversion
\n\tEnsure that critical customer information is available to the customer team<\/p>\n
Information Analysis, Management and Reporting:<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse and interpret key data to provide feedback on category performance and drive actions
\n\tAssist in the compilation of business reports, presentations and category performance analysis (incl. causes of deviation) with an eye on NRM practices.<\/p>\n
Financial Management:<\/p>\n
\tSupport in management of the customer marketing spend budgets within agreed limits and ensure that all initiatives are shown to be commercially sound
\n\tExecute specific elements of the NRM Program, e.g. promo analysis as per agreed targets
\n\tUnderstand key drivers of profitability and revenue growth to assist in achievement of targets<\/p>\n
KPI\u2019s:<\/p>\n
\tBusiness growth targets \u2013 volume, revenue and profit
\n\tExecution of customer plans and specific projects KPIs
\n\tDigital and social metrics and measurements
\n\tShelf space and product availability
\n\tAccuracy of reporting<\/p>\n
Closing Date<\/p>\n
2026\/01\/11<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
rcl.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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