Category Manager: Coffee - Cape Town
Who You Are
You are dynamic thinker with a high aptitude for learning
You have built credibility within your organization and amongst your peers
You are an expert at implementation and execution of strategic objectives
You are passionate about retail and selling
You have excellent communication and negotiation skills
You have a reputation for being insightful and operating with integrity
What You Have Done Before
Baseline:
At least 5 years’ experience within mainstream coffee brands with 3 of these linked to franchise and or hospitality industry
NQF level 7 (Degree/Advanced Diploma with specialisation Retail, Business Management or equivalent))
Understanding of food services/QSR/Hospitality industry and products prevalent in the South African retail landscape.
Deep knowledge of retail principles with in-depth understanding of Retail operations.
Exciting Challenges You Might Face
Immerse yourself in various aspects of the organisation
Influencing the strategic direction of Engen convenience business
Operate effectively in an ever-changing, dynamic and agile business environment
Relationship build across various stakeholder platforms within organisations
Presentations to Business Leadership with strong acumen understanding
What You Will Be Doing
Ensure implementation of non-fuel strategic objectives
Develop & review Coffee strategy, operational standards to continuously improve efficiencies
Engage Internal customers and stakeholders on category delivery needs to ensure full understanding of deliverables.
Present feedback and findings to internal stakeholders in order to drive regional standards
Ensure Promotional implementation through evaluation to support trade planning objectives
Manage and maintain relationships amongst Retail Sales & Operations & Convenience Operations teams to deliver turnover & income targets.
Develop positive relationships with all site managers & Dealers within the Engen network
Understanding and analysing competitor analysis to ensure Engen remains relevant in the market.
Develop and maintain cordial relationship at all times with re-sellers/re-distributors, as well as with customers
Development an tracking of reports allowing data analysis concerning the particular products in a bid to understand trends.
Salary Band
EM
Location
Cape Town
Job Advert Closing Date: All job adverts close five days after date posted
Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.
Important Information:
The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.
If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.
Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.
Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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