Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Category Specialist - Beverage to join our team. As a Category Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and promoting our beverage brands. Your main objective will be to develop and execute effective strategies to drive sales and achieve brand targets. You will collaborate with various departments, including Marketing, Sales, Technical, and Procurement, to ensure the success of our beverage category.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize strong brand management skills to create relevant catalogues for our beverage products.

• Collaborate with the Marketing department to plan and implement promotions and campaigns in a timely manner.

• Work closely with the sales team to analyze historical sales trends, anticipate future product needs, and execute forward forecasting for the brand.

• Assess brand performance regularly and take immediate actions to align with the company\'s expectations.

• Engage with the technical team to develop innovative ideas and ensure their successful implementation with the sales team.

• Maintain a product mix that meets customer requirements and expectations.

• Prepare and present business reports and presentations as required.

• Manage key clients alongside assigned sales team members.

• Meet monthly brand targets and proactively address low demand or slow-moving scenarios to avoid near expiry situations.

• Stay up-to-date with market trends and competition in the beverage industry.

• Maintain pricing benchmarks compared to competitor brands.

• Conduct regular product quality benchmarks against competitors.

• Arrange and coordinate training programs for the team to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Ensure the sales team follows the agreed-upon sales strategy.

• Develop and fix training schedules for the full year.

• Align the full-year calendar plan with all relevant departments, including Marketing, Procurement, and Stores.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of 3 to 4+ years in brand management, preferably in the beverage industry.

• Strong analytical and forecasting skills to anticipate product needs and trends.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to analyze and interpret sales data and take appropriate actions to achieve brand targets.

• Knowledge of market trends and competition in the beverage industry.

• Familiarity with pricing strategies and the ability to benchmark against competitor brands.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate training programs and align departmental calendars.

• Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Prior experience in category management or similar roles is a plus.

Join our team as a Category Specialist - Beverage and contribute to the success of our brands by developing effective strategies, driving sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and growing organization.

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