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Category Manager Durban - Durban

SPAR Group

A position has become available for a Category Manager (Bakery) to join our dynamic team. To maximise profitability subject to the marketing policy by being in stock of the right product, in the right quantity, at the right price, to achieve targeted sales, gross profit and budgeted stock levels. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Negotiating with Sales Representatives from Suppliers and maintaining comprehensive records of all transactions with Suppliers. Negotiating deals and prices to achieve competitive retail prices and budgeted gross profit for D.C. and Retail. Conducting retail visits to assist retailers with store standards, specs, ranging, pricing, and promotions. Achieving targeted sales, stock and GP's while minimising out of stocks. Managing stock levels and service levels against sales and budgets. Managing product ranges within specified product categories – CATMAN. Drive sales through special promotions and new product innovation. Development of a localised supply base. Coordination of key sales events such as tradeshows. Marketing or Purchasing related Degree/Diploma. Thorough knowledge of buying systems and processes essential. Good Negotiating, communication, and interpersonal skills. Technical understanding of bakery processes and new product development will be advantageous. Thrives on challenge and a pressurized/demanding work environment. Strong drive, initiative, sense of urgency and use of innovation to resolve business challenges. Must have leadership skills and proven record recognising the coaching, mentoring, and training of fellow team members. Knowledge of FMCG Marketing is essential. A minimum of 5 years buying experience would be advantageous. Computer Literacy. SAP experience will be advantageous. Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly. “Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IRjustice.gov.za , if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information. By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.” Apply Now
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