Category Manager

• Lead Pricing Strategy
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize market penetration and profitability
• Determine optimal market pricing based on competitor analysis, category trends, and historical sales data
• Validate and maintain accurate in-market pricing intelligence
• Monitor and report on the integrity of the pricing value chain
• Co-own updates to the price list
• Negotiate pricing internally to secure the best outcomes for the local market
• Customer and Product Data Management
• Manage RSP, billing prices, wholesale pricing, and assortment in alignment with brand approvals
• Oversee product lifecycle activities (new product development and discontinuations) and product grouping
• Category Analysis and Reporting
• Conduct competitive tracking and analysis
• Perform category insights and reporting to identify opportunities and trends
• Optimize product range for a productive and efficient stock mix, adapting strategies to local market needs
• Prepare and deliver accurate reports and analyses
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Manage global and local product discontinuations
• Prepare new product offers for customer forecasting
• Confirm monthly order forms for in-market requirements
• Ensure quarterly order forms are ready for wholesale deployment
• Sales Review Process
• Support and participate in regular sales reviews to drive performance improvements

• At least 5 years of experience in Category Management
• Degree or diploma in marketing or similar tertiary education
• Proven ability to drive retail success of a brand/product
• Managed marketing budgets
• Experience with luxury products (fragrance, colour and skincare are an advantage)
• Knowledge of the market and understanding lifestyle category and market segments
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good command of the English language

Experience with luxury products (fragrance, colour and skincare are an advantage)

• A competitive salary that matches your knowledge and experience
• Company performance bonus based on global company performance (variable pay, not guaranteed)
• Learning and growth opportunities on-the-job with access to Coty Academy
• 23 days leave per annum
• Employee Wellness Programmes
• Company product allocation
• Company pension contribution
• Company medical aid scheme, means no pre-screenings for membership
• Preferential rates for Gap Cover
• Study leave for related studies as per Study Policy
• Opportunities to apply for global roles after a reasonable tenure with Coty Africa
• Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling you to balance remote and office-based work and promote studies and, work / life balance