Head of Category

Job Description : Head of Category for a leading personal care company with a strong and expanding footprint across multiple African markets. This role is for someone who doesn’t just manage brands — but knows how to build, scale, and win categories in complex, high-growth environments. ??????????????????? ???? What You’ll Own: • Full category P&L across markets • Portfolio strategy, pricing & profitability • Innovation pipeline (NPD, relaunches, expansions) • Cross-functional leadership across Sales, Marketing & Supply Chain • Regional growth strategy across East Africa ???? What We’re Looking For: • 10–15+ years in FMCG • Proven experience in Category / Brand / Commercial leadership • Background in Personal Care / Beauty / Home Care strongly preferred • Experience in emerging markets (Africa exposure is a big plus) • Strong business acumen + execution mindset ??????????????????? ???? Why This Role? Because very few opportunities give you the chance to: ? Own a category end-to-end ? Influence multiple markets ? Operate in a high-growth, under-penetrated region ? Create visible, large-scale business impact

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