Business Manager needed at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Bachelors degree or Diploma
• 3-5 years Category Management/FMCG experience
• A proven track record of delivering results through influence, integration and building capacity
• A proven track record in formulating and executing category strategies aligned to business and categories commercial objectives
• Strong industry knowledge aligned to PnP retail environment
• Must be able to work within a matrix structure, gaining buy in and support across a number of functions

Competencies

• Strong Commercial and Financial acumen
• Sound Business Insight
• Influencing
• Presentation Skills
• Results driven and ability to work autonomously
• Strong project management skills. Innovative and continuous improvement mind-set
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data

Key responsibilities

• Develop and integrate the Category strategies aligned with the category commercial objectives.
• Oversee the development and management of the category reviews based on the adopted strategies.
• Validate the market relevance and viability of ranges/projects and ensure deliverables align with category objectives.
• Manage commercially sound innovation and upgrades, and the day-to-day activities to ensure that the products are continuously improving to suit the consumers’ needs.
• Identify fit for purpose and relevant trends combined with customer insights to define development concepts per segment and incorporate them into the category project plans.
• Build PnP Own Brand trust and credibility through consistent delivery of quality and design.
• The outcome of which achieves industry-leading sales and profit growth.
• In conjunction with Commercial, develop sustainable, mutually beneficial long-term supplier capabilities.
• Review post-implementation performance to validate the achievement of range and commercial objectives.