Oct 11, 2018
Job Description
Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
Works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities.
Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions.
Coordinating the activities of the FRESH buying team
Developing and maintaining a good working relationship with vendors
Developing and providing the appropriate product mix for the execution of the organization’s strategy
Ensuring constant availability of products at the right quantity, quality, and prices
Work with other departments (Operations, Finance, Marketing, IT) to drive sales growth for the FRESH category
Drive customer footfalls and sales in the entire store by driving footfalls in the FRESH category section
Installing processes for FRESH buying team activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field
Minimum 4 years’ experience in product or category management.
Skills
Listening skills
Negotiation skills
Good time management skills
Project management skills
Budget management skills
Strategic awareness
Networking skills at a senior level
Analytical
Creative
Personable
Research Oriented
Professional demeanour
Flexibility
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Apply via :
Applicants should send their Application and CV’s to: eokafor@hubmart.com
https://www.myjobmag.com/readjob/61169/jobs/category-buyers-at-hubmart-stores-limited