AboutQra (pronounced Q-ra)- is a modern, start-up, neighbourhood grocer; thoughtfully designed to bring communities closer through quality food, curated selections, and personalised experiences; all with a genuine Qra touch.
We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial Assistant Category Manager to lead our essential Grocery category. This role goes beyond buying - you will be accountable for driving the categorys growth, profitability, and ensuring the category stays relevant to our customers.
In this position, you will have the autonomy to make a meaningful impact, shaping the customer experience, and grow your career in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment. You will also develop and execute data-driven strategies through sourcing the right products, understanding market trends, and collaborating across the business to ensure your category thrives.
If you are a natural negotiator, data-driven, and love building things from the ground up, this role is for you!
Responsibilities:
- Category Strategy: Develop, own, and execute the end-to-end strategy for the Pantry and Household categories to achieve sales, margin, and growth targets.
- Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identify, build, and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and vendors. Lead negotiations on pricing, promotions, and terms to ensure the best value.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilise sales data, customer insights, and market analysis to anticipate consumer trends, identify gaps, and discover new opportunities for growth.
- Merchandising & Promotion: Plan and implement promotional calendars, pricing strategies, and merchandising plans to drive sales and customer engagement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing and Operations teams to ensure successful product launches, effective promotions, and optimal inventory levels.
- P&L Management: Take responsibility for the financial performance of your category, including revenue, pricing, and profitability.
- Start-up Agility: Embrace a hands-on approach in our fast-paced environment. Be prepared to multitask and leverage your skills to support other business priorities as they arise.
Requirements :
- Bachelor&aposs degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- 3 to 5+ years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising, preferably within the FMCG, supermarket, or retail industry.
- Experience working in a start-up or high-growth e-commerce environment; or direct experience managing Pantry, Grocery, or Household product categories will be added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable business strategies.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. You can build rapport easily and secure favourable terms.
- A genuine passion for understanding customer needs and market trends.
- Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Must have :
Innovative with passion and love for bringing products to our customers.
Genuine curiosity to know how things work and how to make them better.
A self-starter with a positive and can-do attitude, proactive and hands-on approach. Get things done right, and fast!
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain relationships.
Always curious, with a pulse in the ever-changing consumer retail industry, and an ability to constantly improve and innovate.
