Category Manager: Stationery

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POSITION INFO:

The Category Manager will be responsible for managing the school stationery category. This would include sales growth, sales management, budgeting, and stock management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing departmental income and expenses, defining roles, and providing staff training and development.
• Handling stock management, planning, and ordering, along with forecasting.
• Ensuring effective communication with internal teams (e.g., distribution centers, retail stores, and finance) and maintaining relationships with schools and other stakeholders.
• Price and margin management, school supply agreements, and organizing BTS events.
• Analyzing market trends, developing sales strategies, and achieving regional sales targets.
• Managing call centers, customer care, and a large sales portfolio.
• Utilizing sales reporting tools, monitoring sales by product, and maintaining supplier relationships.

The role requires a Matric qualification, a Degree/Diploma in Business, Sales, or Marketing, and at least 10 years of experience in a management position in a similar environment. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, the ability to manage high-pressure deadlines, and a track record of achieving targets. The role demands an assertive, energetic, and creative individual with a passion for sales and business development.

This role will be based in Germiston with occasional travel required.