E-Commerce Category Manager

Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group, is looking for a highly talented Junior 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 do 
• Learn: 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:

The Junior e-commerce Category Manager 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 proactive and 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.