Tuskys Category Managers Jobs (8 Positions)

Job Title: Category Managers
(8 Positions)

Report to: GM Operations.

The category manager is supposed to drive the sales targets of the Category.
This will be achieved through Sales Team Leadership, Training, and Managing for results.
The Category Manager will be expected to be an in-store expert in the merchandising, pricing, management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and driving category sales budgets for the category across the whole chain of 52 branches
• Identifying new opportunities for Tuskys in the category
• Responsible for managing inventory and for effectively planning and forecasting in order to maximize the profitability of the inventory flow.
• Balancing projected forecasts and actual sales, create trend forecasts and implement sales plans, and supply chain of the category
• Financial analysis is also a key part of the planning responsibilities in the clothing, footwear and furniture section.
• Responsible for setting competitive pricing points, and adjusting the pricing to increase sales and clear out stagnant items from inventory.
• Often work closely with buyers to expand successful product lines, and implement successful exit strategies for unsuccessful unpopular merchandise.
• Responsible in creating marketing success formula – the right products at the right time for the right price.

Professional Qualifications, Job experience & Skills requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in business management.
• Must have strong background with Sales, Marketing, merchandising and vendor relationships in the chosen category
• Experience in FCMG and or clothing, footwear and furniture sales is an added advantage

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements send your CV to hr@tuskys.com.
Application deadline is Friday, 20th July 2015 at 5:00pm.
Late applications will not be considered.
All applicants must quote job ref on the subject line at the email.