Category Head

The successful candidate will define and execute category strategy to grow market share in online hamper space, which includes looking at product pricing, promotions and range assortment.

About the Job

• Develop and execute optimal customer led category strategy, product assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising plans for ongoing expansion.
• Monitor all competitive & industry activities, regarding trends, assortment, marketing, pricing & promotions. Identify & forecast category trends & opportunities before the crowd.
• Own the category P&L and ensuring the category margin
• Creating the right product mix for the local market
• Track and work around key market trends / drivers of categories to identify and act on commercial opportunities
• Source, build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate favourable trading terms and secure promotional support and advertising spend with suppliers
• Coordinate with Suppliers, Marketing and Operations to develop promotional campaigns, forecast demand and to secure consistent availability
• Assist with the onboarding of new suppliers and setting up of promotional campaigns

The Ideal Candidate

• 10 years’ experience in e-commerce in eCommerce category management, preferably in FMCG or F&B/Retail
• In-depth understanding of e-commerce and marketing
• Familiar with local trends in e-commerce/retail
• Good knowledge of different business function
• Excellent communication skills
• Long term strategic mind-set
• Collaborative and result oriented team leader
• Proactive and highly organised
• Good stakeholder management skills