category manager - Durban - RS Recruitment Services

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    RS Recruitment Services Durban

    4 days ago

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    Description

    RSA's leading RETAIL HARDWARE organisation seeks a CATEGORY MANAGER/BUYER.

    The role is based at their offices in DURBAN, South Africa.

    Purpose of the Position:

    To manage timber, openings and joinery, and flat sheet and boards (category 2) at a regional level.

    Requirements:

    • Matric mandatory
    • National Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Marketing Management or similar, required
    • A minimum of 2 to 3 years buying experience in the timber hardware retail environment with joinery, doors cabinets, and openings mandatory
    • 3-5 years in-store retail management experience mandatory
    • Strong negotiation and communication skills

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Maintain and improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with regional teams
    • Manage organic growth for all retailers in the region
    • Drive group volumes by negotiating attractive deals with preferred suppliers
    • Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers
    • Manage supplier trade agreements in conjunction with central office
    • Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions in the region
    • Negotiate and achieve budgeted drop shipment and retail gross profits
    • Grow the category in line with regional and national sales growth
    • Offer leadership and advice to retailers in respect of category related issues
    • Address all retailer queries regarding supplier issues and communicate effectively with all affected parties

    Remuneration:

    R40,000 to R45,000 basic + car allowance + medical aid. Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance).

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