About us
\nMaxsoko is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small merchants to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services previously unavailable to informal businesses. Maxsoko aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no distributors, or banks necessary.
\nThousands of retailers across Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda use Maxsoko\u2019s mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time. We\u2019re looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
\nRole: Category Manager
\nLocation: Dar es Salaam , Tanzania
\nRole:
\nWe 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.
\nResponsibilities:<\/p>\n
Analyze data and insights to determine industry and consumer trends and needs.
\nRegular market visits to collect insights, feedback and market needs from retailers.
\nDevelop, draft and negotiate Business Development Agreements with Vendors that are in line with company strategy.
\nDevise long-term development strategies for brands and vendors.
\nDevelop pricing strategies for each product that corresponds with market prices.
\nDevelop trust relationships with vendors to achieve better deals, pricing and quality of service.
\nCooperate with supporting teams, such as Marketing, Marketplace and Planning to execute each product\u2019s strategy.
\nPortfolio management and develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
2-3 years of relevant experience.
\nStrong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles.
\nAbility to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data.
\nAn understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends.
\nStrong people management and persuasion skills.
\nAn analytical mind with strategic ability.
\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
\nProficient in MS Office.<\/p>\n
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