Junior Marketing and Category Manager - Female Fragrances - Midrand

SUMMARY:
Junior Marketing and Category Manager - must have fragrances / cosmetics or similar experience - Midrand

POSITION INFO:
Position Objectives The purpose of this role is to deliver the annual category plans that support achievement of the short and long term businesses goals. Specific Accountabilities • Assist the Head of Marketing in the development of overall annual category plans as well as marketing channel plan to support business initiatives • Direct category management of Female Fragrance Portfolio • Delivering annual category, campaign and newness targets for all categories including Female Fragrance • Develop all category & pricing strategies with category management team • Conduct market & competitive review on all categories with category management team • Forecast, SOL & inventory management and oversee overall excess inventory clearance on all categories • Monitor target performance of categories (margin, units) and develop plans to achieve annual goals • Implement and adhere to all business & marketing processes • Collaborate with planning to develop & review monthly campaigns • Support all new product development and collaborate with Technical, Supply Chain, Finance, Demand and Sales Teams with strict adherence to timelines & processes • Lead & develop category team members with appropriate performance management and coaching Education & Experience • Bachelor's Degree with Marketing/IMM/ relevant tertiary qualification • 5 years in marketing supervisory role in the beauty & cosmetics industry or preferably in direct selling • Experience in category management and marketing is essential • Proven track record of delivering marketing campaigns and product innovation • Proven track record in managing teams and leading people • Fluency in English (written and spoken) • Strong strategic and numerical acumen • Drive for innovation and being creative • Able to take the lead in developing new ideas for products and services Key Competencies To perform the job successfully the incumbent must have the following: • Business Acumen • Motivating and Coaching others and manging conflict • Interpersonal Savvy/Self Awareness/Emotional Intelligence • Drive for Results: Evaluation of reports and insights to drive growth and change • Decision quality • Self awareness/self development • Action oriented • Customer Focus • Collaboration • Integrity and Trust • Planning and Priority Setting • Strategic planning skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential • Business Insights • Adaptable/Agile/Resilient • Ensures accountability • Able to work well under pressure Salary - R650 0000 - R800 000 pa CTC Send cv to