- Analysing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
- Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
- Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
- Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
- Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
- Leading category management projects to optimise ranges and related merchandising
- Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
- Managing budget development and revenue for the category
- Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams
- To develop brand plans for short & long term for the assigned category
- Lead the planning, monitoring, execution and evaluation of advertising media, digital, promotions, price, packaging, in-store, direct-to-consumer trial generation and PR programs
- Develop short-term and long-term business and marketing plans for the assigned brand(s)
Didn’t find the job appropriate? Report this Job