Category Manager

To set & deploy the Trade Marketing Business Plan of an assigned brand/category and manage the execution of all necessary national & tailored activities to increase company Sales and maximize profitability through efficient spending within these categories/brands.

• Manages the relationship with the suppliers of the assigned brands in order to maximize the support of the brands in our Market.
• Develops along with the suppliers the necessary Sales Business Plans and other marketing activities in order to maximize sales and grow the business of the assigned brand(s).

• Sets, aligns and executes the joint business plan for the brands assigned in order to focus the efforts and maximize brand sales.
• Manages the initiatives’ funds allocated to each brand in an optimum manner in order to maximize brands sales and profits.
• Manages the sales forecast of each assigned brand in order to ensure optimum stock levels.
• Works with local agencies on the execution of the brand marketing activities and development / deployment of in-store & POS material in order to ensure top quality execution and achieve brand image / equity objectives.
• Analyzes brand Sales data and market share trends by channel and come up with meaningful conclusions and insights in order to develop the necessary marketing activities by channel.

• Communicates the brand marketing plans and activities to the Sales team in a timely manner in order to ensure flawless execution of these activities.
• Conducts frequent field visits and communicate observations to management in order to ensure in-store execution meets brand strategy.
• Collects and understands from Sales’ customer objectives and plans, and develops the necessary brand plans that fit the customer objectives in order to maximize Sales and secure customer’s support.

• Outlines the dynamics of the brand’s category in order to develop the necessary activities. (Competitors, pricing, range, activities, etc.)
• Collects data concerning shopper needs, habits and trends with regards to the assigned brand in order to develop the necessary marketing activities.

Acts as a role model by living the Transmed Purpose on daily basis

• BA Degree in Business Administration/Marketing from a reputable university

• 2 - 3 years of experience in sales
• 1 – 1.5 years of experience in trade marketing
• FMCG experience is a must

• Excellent computer skills: PowerPoint & Excel
• Basic accounting skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of marketing
• Good reporting skills