Head of Category

Job Description : Head of Category | FMCG | East Africa A leading FMCG organization in East Africa is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Head of Category to lead a high-value, multi-country portfolio. This is not a traditional marketing role. This is a Category business ownership mandate with full P&L accountability. You will: • Own and deliver category revenue, margin, and profitability targets • Define and execute multi-country category strategy • Lead innovation and end-to-end NPD development • Develop pricing architecture and optimize portfolio mix • Drive integrated go-to-market execution across markets • Partner with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions Required Candidate Profile • 10–12 years of experience in FMCG (Category / Marketing / Innovation roles) • Proven ownership of Category or Brand P&L • Strong experience in pricing strategy and margin management • Demonstrated success in leading product launches and innovation pipelines • Exposure to multi-country or regional markets • Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders • Strong commercial acumen with data-driven decision-making capability ???? Location: East Africa ? Regional travel required This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity with strong long-term growth potential within the organization.

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