Mr D - Senior E-Commerce Category Manager

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Mr D - Senior E-Commerce Category ManagerCape TownMr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior E-Commerce Category Manager to join our team in Cape Town.We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!Think you've been challenged before?
Think again!Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can doLearn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.Purpose of this role:We are seeking a proactive Category Manager to join our dynamic Shops Vertical team at Mr D. This role focuses on driving growth and performance of a specific category, such as Pets, Convenience, Liquor, Pharmacy, and more.
As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of your category.
The role requires close collaboration with partners, merchandising, operations, and cross-functional teams to execute category strategies and maximise commercial results.Key responsibilities / accountabilities:Category Ownership:Fully own and drive the performance of a specific shops category on the Mr D platform.Execute and monitor growth plans for the category, including orders, Gross Merchandise Volume and store expansion.Ensure category coverage by identifying new product opportunities and expanding ranges through existing and new partners.Partner Management:Manage relationships with partner groups within the assigned category, ensuring consistent communication and alignment on commercial goals.Ensure partner listings are accurate, up to date, and optimised for visibility on the platform.Collaborate with partners on product availability, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns.Partnership Development:Identify, negotiate, and establish partnerships with relevant businesses and organizations within the assigned vertical.Collaborate with partners to develop joint marketing initiatives and promotions.Evaluate and optimize existing partnerships for mutual benefit.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure optimal category representation and visibility within the app.Drive category-specific campaigns, including seasonal promotions and thematic sales (e.g., holiday gifting for liquor, pet care essentials).Work closely with marketing, tech, and operations teams to ensure a cohesive approach to category performance, content accuracy, and customer engagement.Performance Management & Continuous Improvement:Analyze category performance across key metrics such as Gross Merchandise Volume, Average Order Value, conversion rates, and partner contribution.Identify gaps and opportunities for optimisation, such as partner-specific performance gaps, and product availability issuesLeverage data insights to identify trends and opportunities for category growthKey Performance Indicators (KPIs):Revenue: Achieve gross merchandise volume and order targetsActive Partner Contribution: Work with partners on promotional opportunities.Improve conversion rate: Through improved listings, enhanced product visibility, and regularly updated and accurate listings and product information.Skills, knowledge and abilities:Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to make data-driven decisions.Experience working with merchandising teams and external partners.Excellent relationship management and stakeholder collaboration skillsFamiliarity with manipulating data on Excel or Google Sheets and creating presentations on PowerPointResults-oriented with a focus on achieving targets and KPIs.Qualifications and experience:Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field1-2 years in category management, buying, or merchandising roles within e-commerce or retailLet's talk about life @ Mr DThe power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs.No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away.Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities.Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way.
Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).Like what you see?If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind.
Apply today!
!Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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