CATEGORY MANAGER
Libraff Bookstores are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of the Category Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure category offers the right products at the right time for the right price.
• Anticipate and capitalize on market trends.
• Monitor sales and manage promotions.
• Increase sales volume and improve inventory turnover speed.
• Take charge of the ordering, pricing, merchandising and inventory control.
• Conducting competition analysis, setting competitive pricing and optimizing prices as necessary to increase sales and/or clear out stagnant items from inventory.
• Ability to learn products quickly and address consumer needs.
• Determine the right product mix for the store. Expand successful product ranges and discontinue unsuccessful merchandise.
• Implement planograms. Provide customer satisfaction by making it easier for customers to find items they are looking for.
• Maintain a productive relationship with vendors.
• Negotiating pricing, delivery and payment terms with vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ability to analyze and make key decisions to support category operations based on key data.
A thorough understanding of retail insights.
Strong people management skills and the ability to manage and persuade at all levels.
Previous experience and knowledge of a retail environment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A degree in business, management, sales or marketing
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have a good command of written and spoken English.
PREFERRED SKILLS
● Analytical
● Multi-tasking
● Negotiation
● Organization
● Attention to details
● Problem solving
● Communication
● Retail management
Those interested should send their CV forms to the e-mail address: [email protected]
Please don’t forget to indicate the job title in the subject line.