Beverages Strategist

We are looking for a highly skilled Category Manager to drive business growth and improve profitability in the Beverages category.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in FMCG and Beverages industry, with a proven track record of delivering results through strategic planning, sales growth, and cost optimization.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing category strategies, driving sales volume across multiple channels, managing trade spend, integrating sales, marketing and supply chain functions, and identifying opportunities for product innovation.

The Category Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, and gathering feedback to tailor the Beverages assortment and pricing.

They will also be responsible for managing the financial performance of the category, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

The successful candidate will have a strong education background, preferably an MBA from a top institute, and a minimum of 12 years of experience in FMCG and 5+ years in the Beverages industry at ZM/RSM level.

They will also need to possess strong technical competencies, including distribution knowledge and dynamics, channel knowledge - its dynamics and management, LMT negotiation, Beverages Depots understanding, forecasting, business acumen, budgeting, consultative selling, customer focus, inventory management, opex management skills, and timeliness.

The salary for this role is market competitive, plus benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to take on a challenging role and make a significant impact in the Beverages industry.