Overview
An international furniture supply and retail chain is looking for an experienced Category Manager to be stationed in Accra.
What You Will Do
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
- Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
Performance Criteria
- Turnover achieved
- Portfolio expansion
- Customer satisfaction
- Lead-to-buyer conversion rate
Required Skills
- Proven experience as a category manager or similar role
- Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Proficient in MS Office
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability
- Excellent communication and people skills
- BSc/BA in business administration, marketing or related field.
What we offer
- Salary: GHS5,000 (NET)
- 13th month bonus
- Medical Insurance