Category Manager: Coffee

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Who You Are

  • You are dynamic thinker with a high aptitude for learning
  • You have built credibility within your organization and amongst your peers
  • You are an expert at implementation and execution of strategic objectives
  • You are passionate about retail and selling
  • You have excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • You have a reputation for being insightful and operating with integrity
What You Have Done Before

Baseline:
  • At least 5 years' experience within mainstream coffee brands with 3 of these linked to franchise and or hospitality industry
  • NQF level 7 (Degree/Advanced Diploma with specialisation Retail, Business Management or equivalent))
  • Understanding of food services/QSR/Hospitality industry and products prevalent in the South African retail landscape.
  • Deep knowledge of retail principles with in-depth understanding of Retail operations.
Exciting Challenges You Might Face
  • Immerse yourself in various aspects of the organisation
  • Influencing the strategic direction of Engen convenience business
  • Operate effectively in an ever-changing, dynamic and agile business environment
  • Relationship build across various stakeholder platforms within organisations
  • Presentations to Business Leadership with strong acumen understanding
What You Will Be Doing
  • Ensure implementation of non-fuel strategic objectives
  • Develop & review Coffee strategy, operational standards to continuously improve efficiencies
  • Engage Internal customers and stakeholders on category delivery needs to ensure full understanding of deliverables.
  • Present feedback and findings to internal stakeholders in order to drive regional standards
  • Ensure Promotional implementation through evaluation to support trade planning objectives
  • Manage and maintain relationships amongst Retail Sales & Operations & Convenience Operations teams to deliver turnover & income targets.
  • Develop positive relationships with all site managers & Dealers within the Engen network
  • Understanding and analysing competitor analysis to ensure Engen remains relevant in the market.
  • Develop and maintain cordial relationship at all times with re-sellers/re-distributors, as well as with customers
  • Development an tracking of reports allowing data analysis concerning the particular products in a bid to understand trends.
Salary Band
  • EM
Location
  • Cape Town
Job Advert Closing Date: All job adverts close five days after date posted

Engen's approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.

Important Information: * The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
  • All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.
  • If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.
  • Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.
  • Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Engen Petroleum

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1251399
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned