Description
About the Role
The Category Management Analyst position at Delivery Hero provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the Q-commerce team, which is dedicated to offering swift and easy access to a variety of products in Kampala. This role is essential in curating a top-notch user experience for customers by strategically managing product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies. In the initial months, you will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize product offerings while gaining insights into market trends and customer preferences. This position is vital for ensuring that the right products are available at the right time, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities
- You will negotiate with suppliers to secure new products that meet margin requirements and stock availability, ensuring a diverse and profitable product range.
- Your role will involve leading the definition and optimization of product assortments to align with customer needs and market trends, directly impacting sales performance.
- By categorizing and sorting the product assortment, you will enhance the shopping experience, making it intuitive and user-friendly for customers.
- You will develop, implement, and monitor processes to ensure the effective execution of the content strategy, enabling clear communication of product offerings to users.
- Managing promotions will be a key focus, as you identify cross-selling opportunities that can increase average order value and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Regularly analyzing market data will be imperative, as you will need to test different strategies and solve emerging challenges based on your findings.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the FMCG, Retail, or on-demand services sectors, with a strong focus on Category Management or Trade Marketing roles is required.
- Experience in e-commerce is highly advantageous, allowing you to navigate the digital marketplace effectively.
- Solid understanding of retail business fundamentals and the principles of category management will be necessary to succeed in this role.
- You must possess strong analytical skills, demonstrating a capability to interpret data and derive actionable insights to inform decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, enabling you to influence stakeholders and build a global network within the organization.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience in a dynamic sector, enhancing your skills in category management and strategic negotiation with suppliers.
- Opportunities to develop your analytical capabilities, as you will work extensively with data to drive business decisions.
- The chance to become part of a fast-growing startup environment, fostering adaptability and resilience in a high-paced work setting.
- Exposure to a diverse range of products and markets, significantly enriching your professional portfolio and career prospects.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Submit your application through this link: Apply here.