Category Marketing Manager (Operations)

Recruiter:

Switch Recruit

Job Ref:

JHB000509/TLC

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R100,000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Join a leading and reputable pet food manufacturer as a Category Marketing Manager, where you’ll lead a dynamic team and drive impactful results. Enjoy a performance-based bonus in March while building your career with a trusted brand in the pet industry.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a candidate with strong numerical fluency, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner. The ideal person will have excellent time management, consistently meet deadlines, demonstrate strong leadership, work accurately and thoroughly under pressure, and take ownership of initiating and leading the implementation of marketing plans and strategies for their assigned category.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute yearly marketing activity plans for categories, integrating e-commerce strategies
Manage the P&L and budgets of assigned categories
Act as a brand ambassador, driving brand equity, awareness, and off-take
Oversee overall category performance, including sales, distribution, and equity
Conduct market analysis and manage product launches across traditional and e-commerce channels
Monitor marketing activity performance, measure campaign success, and generate reports
Lead innovation and development initiatives, including new products, packaging, campaigns, and consumer promotions
Collaborate with business development and finance on pricing strategies and revenue targets
Liaise with research providers to gather market data and consumer insights for decision-making
Organize key events such as product launches, exhibitions, and product shoots

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Marketing
5–7 years of marketing experience, including at least 2 years as a Marketing Manager, with solid understanding of sales and operations
Strong category expertise and experience in e-commerce
Analytical and data-driven mindset
Ability to identify trends and adapt to customer preferences
Creative thinker with a track record of generating innovative ideas
Pet ownership is a plus

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