Category Manager
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About the Role
Farzana Trading is looking for a Category Manager to develop and execute strategies for a product category, managing assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory. Requires 5+ years in food industry category management.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies for a specific product category to ensure growth and profitability.
- Manage product assortment, pricing, promotional strategies, and optimize inventory levels.
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to keep the category competitive.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or sales in the food industry.
- Previous experience in food retail, FMCG, or foodservice is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret sales data, market trends, and customer insights.
- Strong commercial acumen with understanding of pricing, profitability, and margin management.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and category management tools/software.
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Job Summary
- The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategies for a specific product category, ensuring its growth and profitability.
- This includes managing product assortment, pricing, promotional strategies, and optimizing inventory levels.
- The Category Manager will also analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to ensure the category remains competitive and meets business objectives.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or sales in the food industry, with a proven track record of category growth and profitability.
- Previous experience working in food retail, FMCG, or foodservice is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, market trends, and customer insights.
- Strong commercial acumen, with a solid understanding of pricing, profitability, and margin management.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and category management tools/software.
Work Location
- In person
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