Current Opening
We are always looking for bright and experienced professionals who can contribute to our company. Our recent growth has created a variety of exciting and rewarding career opportunities for people to join our growing team. Interested parties may apply with cover letter and CV to HRA Department
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(SENIOR) CATEGORY MANAGER - GROCERY/CONFECT/MEAT & VF/READY TO EAT/FOOD COUNTERS
Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Report to Retail Head, respond to assigned categories to achieve company target, in line with the agreed company vision and mission
  • Work closely with marketing and operations to ensure the execution of planning from assortment, buying and pricing strategies
  • Identify & source potential products locally and internationally to meet customer needs with achieving Company’s sales target and margin
  • Keep abreast with the latest market trends, ad hoc & seasonal forecast for boosting sales
  • Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive prices and trading terms
  • Build rapport with business partners & create synergies in formulating sales activities
  • Support Sales and Operations team by coordinating promotional activities, visual merchandising arrangement and logistics for stock arrival
  • Support outside events and Bazaar Sale
  • Analyze sales and GP performance for related categories with actively reviewing pricing strategies
  • Perform ad hoc duties assigned
Requirements

Requirements:

  • Higher diploma or above in related discipline
  • 5 years or above solid experience in retail industry with minimum 3 years of managerial experience, preferably gained from Supermarket retail chain (Grocery / Confectionary / Meat & VF / Ready to Eat / Food counters)
  • Familiar with current market conditions and extensive business network
  • Strong market sense, sensitive to numbers and initiative on problem solving
  • Self-motivated, passionate, proactive & high flexibility
  • Excellent communication and strong negotiation skills
  • Good command in written and spoken English, Chinese and Putonghua
  • Proficient in MS Office application including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Category Manager
To apply for this position, please submit the following:
We offer an attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects to the right candidate. Interested parties are invited to send their resumes together with a cover letter stating career history, qualifications, availability, current and expected salary, and contact telephone number, email address to hr@kdc.com.hk.

Applicants not invited for interview within two months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data provided will be kept in strict confidence and only for employment purposes.
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