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Category Manager (Beauty)

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A new Category Manager position has just been made available with a reputable health and beauty retailer.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Category Manager to join a leading retail company. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for managing product categories and driving sales growth. With your strong analytical skills and strategic mindset, you will play a crucial role in shaping the company's product strategy and inventory management. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in category management, with flexible working opportunities and training opportunities.

  • Opportunity to shape product strategy
  • Dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Flexible working and training opportunities

What you'll do:

As a Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of our product strategy. Your primary responsibility will be to manage our product categories, ensuring that we offer the right products at the right time to meet customer demand. You will analyse sales data to identify trends and opportunities, using this information to inform your category strategies. Working closely with suppliers, you will negotiate contracts and pricing, ensuring that we offer competitive prices while maintaining profitability. In addition, you will collaborate with our marketing team to promote our products effectively, driving sales growth.

  • Developing and implementing category strategies
  • Managing product assortment and inventory levels
  • Analysing sales data to identify trends and opportunities
  • Working closely with suppliers to negotiate contracts and pricing
  • Collaborating with marketing team to promote products effectively
  • Monitoring market trends and competitor activity

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Category Manager role will bring a wealth of experience in category management within a retail environment. You will have proven your ability to develop effective category strategies, manage product assortment and inventory levels, and drive sales growth through effective promotion. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to interpret sales data and identify trends and opportunities, informing your category strategies. With excellent negotiation skills, you will be adept at dealing with suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing that benefit both parties. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to work collaboratively across teams, contributing to our supportive leadership culture.

  • Proven experience in category management within a retail environment
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data
  • Excellent negotiation skills with experience dealing with suppliers
  • Strategic mindset with ability to develop effective category strategies
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Knowledge of current market trends

What sets this company apart:

This company is renowned for its commitment to employee development, offering generous pensions contributions alongside flexible working opportunities. They are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Their commitment extends beyond their employees; they are also committed to making a positive impact on the communities they serve.

What's next:

Ready for the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Sales - Product

Industry: Retail

Salary: MYR120,000 - MYR180,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: 54P7DB-B4352D14

Date posted: 29 August 2024

Consultant: KarMoon Tan

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