Pick n Pay Stores Limited, through its subsidiaries and associates, operates in the retail sector on the African continent.
Pick n Pay is the quintessential family store focused on the customer. Since 1967 when consumer champion Raymond Ackerman purchased the first few stores, the Ackerman family’s vision has grown and expanded to now encompass stores in ...
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This exciting opportunity exists in our Online Shopping Division at our PnP Offices.
We are looking for a customer centric and commercially minded Category Manager to manage the end-to-end sales and profitability of a category through close collaboration with the category heads, the analysis of profit margin and sales data, and the execution of the category strategy across online platforms.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written Admin orientated
Ability to interact with internal& external stakeholders at all levels
Ability to influence and persuade
Adaptable to change
Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
People orientation
Attention to detail
Partner with the Commercial Head and category teams to ensure that business strategies are effectively executed across all eCommerce touchpoints.
Ensure listing of all products for eCommerce, as ranged by commercial team.
Develop the best possible customer proposition by implementing assortment planning based on data and customer analytics, being competitively priced, ensuring attractive promotions and a visually appealing and customer centric eCommerce platforms.
Drive Sales with new and creative sales growth strategies and drives the category strategy in line with the online promotional strategies, product & promotional plans.
Work with demand planners to ensure stock is available to meet the customer’s demands.
Manage each product category in a way that enables maximum consumer appeal while maximizing profit mix
Identify launches within category Trade Plans and content to drive online awareness and seeks new opportunities for online marketing campaigns
Act as the digital ambassador for the category by liaising between eCommerce, marketing, retail media, data science and the commercial team to champion digital growth.
Drive merchant behavior –provides thought leadership and awareness amongst merchants and suppliers
Align with marketing, merchandising and category teams to execute promotions, seasonal campaigns, and product launches on eCommerce platforms.
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