My Client a Leading Retailer in Cape Town has an exciting new vacancy for a CATEGORY MANAGER General Merchandise. THE RESPONSIBILITIES INLCUDE Negotiating with sales reps from suppliers Maintaining comprehensive records of all transactions with suppliers Negotiating deals and prices to achieve competitive retail prices and budgeted gross profit for the DC and retail Managing stock levels and service levels against sales and budget Managing product ranges within specified product categories Achieving targeted DC sales THE PERSON MUST SATISFY THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES A Matric Certificate A Marketing/Purchasing Degree or Diploma would be advantageous Should have in-depth knowledge and minimum 3 years experience within the retail FMCG market, preferably in buying or replenishment Strong drive, initative and creativity Computer literacy Proven negotiation skills Effective decision-making skills Sound interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail Financial details Send CV by the 31st March 2024. Desired Skills: Negotiating with sales reps Maintaining comprehensive records Negotiating deals and prices Managing stock levels and service levels Managing product ranges Achieving target sales A Marketing/Purchasing Degree Diploma have in-depth knowledge retail FMCG market Strong drive initative creativity Computer literacy negotiation skills decision-making skills interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail Financial details Homeware buying Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree
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