Category Manager (Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) at HRD Solutions

At HRD Solutions, we provide performance focused support to businesses in the areas of business strategy, organizational design and Human Resource Consulting.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Manager (Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Nature of Work: Day and Onsite

Respopnsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, enduring and profitable relationship with distributors and consumers within
• coverage area.
• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for the Carbonated Soft Drink segment aligned with
• overall business goals.
• Conduct annual and quarterly business planning for portfolio growth, pricing, promotions, and trade channels.
• Identify opportunities for category expansion, innovation, and new product development.
• Continuously track industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities within the Carbonated Soft Drink market.
• Analyze sales data, market share reports, and insights to identify performance gaps and opportunities.

Requirements

• First degree or its equivalent in Marketing, Brand Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Masters or Professional certification in Category Management will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in senior management level in assigned Category.
• Experience in FMCG industry especially in Carbonated Soft Drink market is required
• The focus is on Sales for our product categories and not marketing

Salary
N3,000,000 / Month

Application Closing Date
16th January, 2026.