Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Category Marketing Specialist to support our Sales and Marketing team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop product ideas, create compelling product descriptions, and source products that meet customer needs.
* Analyse data to drive category growth and optimise customer planograms for maximum impact.
* Review customer planograms and make recommendations for improving assortments.
* Manage the registration of new products, artwork approvals, and factory audits to ensure compliance.
* Deliver regular presentations on slow-moving stock, competitor analysis, and promotional recommendations to inform business decisions.
Requirements:
* At least 3 years of experience in a retail or FMCG environment, preferably in a category, sales, or marketing function.
* Degree in Marketing or equivalent field.
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, and experience with Adobe platforms is advantageous.
* Strong creative skills for point-of-sale materials and understanding of planogram planning and execution.
* Familiarity with collaborative and team-oriented cultures and access to company-sponsored training and development programs.