Senior Category Manager

Job Summary

Our client is Kenya’s biggest online store for Mobiles, Fashion (Clothes/Shoes), Electronics, Home Appliances, Books, Jewellery, Home, Furniture, Sporting goods, Beauty and they are looking for a reliable Senior Category Manager to join their Kenya team.

Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description

Job Category: B2C, Sales

Responsibilities:
Analyze data or insights to
determine industry and consumer trends
Devise long-term development
strategies for product categories
Develop 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
Collaborate with buyers and
merchandisers to expand product categories
Make forecasts for product
demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
Assume responsibility of budget
development and revenue for category
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as category
manager or similar role
Solid knowledge of e-commerce, category
management, marketing and sales principles
Understanding of data analysis
and forecasting methods
Proficient in MS Office
An analytical mind with a
strategic ability
Excellent communication and
people skills
BSc/BA in business
administration, marketing or related field