Category Manager: Food Services at Engen

Who You Are:

•       You are dynamic thinker with a high aptitude for learning
•       You have built credibility within your organization and amongst your peers
•       You are an expert at implementation and execution of strategic objectives
•       You are passionate about retail and selling
•       You have excellent communication and negotiation skills
•       You have a reputation for being insightful and operating with integrity

What you’ll have done before:

Baseline:

•       At least 8 years’ category/buying experience within mainstream retail with five of these linked to supermarket retailers or the hospitality industry
• NQF level 7 (Degree/Advanced Diploma with specialisation Retail, Business Management or equivalent))
• Experience sourcing the following products (Bakery, Foods Services) experience within the hospitality industry could be beneficial.
•       Understanding of food services/QSR/Hospitality industry and product categories prevalent in the South African retail landscape.
•       Deep knowledge of retail principles with in-depth understanding of category management

Exciting Challenges you might face in the role

•       Immerse yourself in various aspects of the organisation
•       Influencing the strategic direction of Engen convenience business
•       Operate effectively in an ever-changing, dynamic and agile business

What you’ll be doing

•       Influence turnover & income for the year ahead.
•       Drive overall category performance across national footprint
•       Monthly category performance analysis and reporting
•       Implement and ensure effective promotional plan
•       Engage Internal customers and stakeholders on category delivery needs
•       Be prepared to present category performance analysis
•       Execute sourcing and supplier relationship management strategies