Category Manager - Confectionery

Our client, a leading name in the FMCG industry, is seeking an astute and strategic Category Manager to drive growth and profitability for their confectionery portfolio. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to shape product strategy, optimize assortment, and implement successful go-to-market plans across South Africa. You will leverage market insights, consumer data, and sales performance to identify growth opportunities, manage product life cycles, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve category objectives.

The ideal candidate is a commercially driven individual with a deep understanding of the confectionery market and a passion for brand building in a remote-first environment.

• Develop and execute the overall category strategy, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to identify opportunities for category growth.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch, working closely with product development and marketing teams.
• Optimize product mix and inventory levels to maximize sales and profitability within the confectionery category.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective sales strategies and support key