Category Manager

Job Summary

• Manage and grow the categories (plastic, consumables, appliances and cookware category via planning of campaigns, innovative merchandizing ideas and product development proposal)
• Develop and educate through various platforms i.e. online, product trainings, field activities etc to reach new consumers and create strong visibility and brand awareness.
• Also to execute launches / product workshops, including pre and post launch follow up and activities, and building sellers network.
• Develop and implement new creative merchandizing strategies to assist the categories.  Direct promotional, merchandise, forecast and pricing related to the products.
• Develop product briefs, planner and implement marketing campaigns.
• Analyze and identify key sellers, potential areas of growth and implement growth plans.
• Identify new category opportunities and monitor market trends to capitalize on opportunities.
• Managing inventory & product SKUs, keeping it at a healthy level, proposing clearance plans where needed.
• Plan and develop brand or product communication for all touch points (product brochures, campaign catalogue, social media, testimonials and etc) to support the Business Centres and Studios.
• Working closely with regional / global counterparts to make sure new products are compliance to the company's guidelines.
• Work together with Digital team on the digital merchandizing tools to create brand awareness.
• Prepare product factsheets and training material to educate / equip salesforce with relevant product knowledge.
• Any other duties assigned from your manager from time to time.

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