Category Manager at DreamWorks Integrated Systems Limited

DreamWorks Direct is an Information Technology (IT) company based in Lagos Nigeria. Under the Company and Allied Matters Acts 1990, DreamWorks Direct with registration no RC 509142, was registered in 2004 as a corporate entity to provide sales and support of different brands of Computers, Printers, Projectors, Software, Office & Home Appliances and Much More.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• The candidate must be able to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of that product or service.The category manager must have an understanding of consumer needs and the retail environment.
• He/She must possess a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category.
• Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
• Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
• Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
• Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
• Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
• Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand
• Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
• Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
• Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• Previous experience in category management and procurement of lifestyle and computing is important.
• 3 years work experience.
• Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles.
• Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data.
• An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends.
• Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2021.