About the position
Seeking a Commercial Specialist (Special Projects) to join our Client's Team. This role is designed to optimise category performance through strategic initiatives and special projects, driving sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Group's commercial strategy within FMCG and grocery retail, ensuring alignment with shopper insights and market trends.
Reporting to the Department Executive.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute plans to optimise category performance, increase sales, and drive profitability
- Special Projects: Lead and manage projects that enhance the Team operations, customer engagement, and business objectives
- Category Optimisation: Analyse sales data, consumer insights, and market trends to identify opportunities for assortment, pricing, and promotions
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with merchandising, marketing, and operations to align strategies and deliver initiatives
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilise analytics tools to track supplier trading terms, contracts, and category performance, producing actionable insights
- Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and competitiveness
- Administrative Support: Manage project documentation, budgeting, and compliance to ensure smooth operations
Requirements:
- Matric plus a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
- Proven experience in category management, commercial operations, or retail management within FMCG/Grocery retail
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights
- Excellent project management skills - able to plan, organise, and execute projects within timelines and budgets
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and negotiate with suppliers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with retail/category management software
- Strategic thinker with problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Desired Skills:
- Category Optimisation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Retail
- FMCG
- Food
- Customer engagement
- Retail management
- Microsoft Excel
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