Category Manager at Talents and Skills Africa

Our Client, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Company based in Lagos Nigeria who engage in the importation, distribution and support services of ICT is seeking to employ a CATEGORY MANAGER.

JOB DESCRIPTION;

• Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends.
• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
• Developing exit strategies for unsuccessful products
• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
•  Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category

REQUIREMENT;

• Extensive understanding of Supplier/Vendor Management.
• Extensive experience in understanding consumer
• Must have a commercial mindset and full comprehensive knowledge of marketing and sales principles.
• Good Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient in MS office
• Understanding of Data Analysis and forecasting methods.
• Must have good understanding of Customer Relationship Management and Satisfaction
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles.
• An analytical mind with strategic ability.
• Knowledge of Procurement Standards
• Process and procedure compliant
• Contract management
• Knowledgeable in Inventory Control
• Facility Management
• Inventory Management

Qualification

• BA/MSC in any Science Related Field or any Management field of study
• Professional certification and proven experience in a similar role would be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience
• Remuneration: Very attractive and Negotiable.