Junior Category Manager

Confidential • cape town, cape town • Posted June 28, 2026

Position Overview

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve profitability and growth
  • Lead new product development innovations, continuous improvement and marketing of product ranges.
  • Own the entire product range lifecycle, collaborating across operations, production, sales, and dispatch teams
Category Management:
  • Implement the annual brand plan set out for the category
  • Analyse market data and consumer insights to drive strategic recommendations
Strategic Planning:
  • Create long-term development strategies for product categories
  • Set annual category objectives and sales targets
  • Conduct range reviews and develop product exit strategies
Product Development:
  • Manage New Product Development (NPD) process
Sales and Marketing Support:
  • Develop marketing promotions and communication materials