Concept Head – Electronics,

Job Description : Concept Head – Electronics, IT, PC & Mobile ?? Location: West Africa ???? Experience: 12–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role in Category Management within Modern Retail/Hypermarket environments. ???? Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate ?? Key Responsibilities ?? Develop and execute category, buying, sales and promotional plans aligned with business objectives. ?? Drive sales, margins, backend income and overall category profitability. ?? Manage range planning, CATMAN, planograms, pricing and space utilization across stores. ?? Ensure product availability, stock replenishment and effective inventory/ageing control. ?? Identify new products, market trends and opportunities to strengthen the category. ?? Negotiate with vendors on pricing, payment terms, lead times, fill rates and commercial agreements. ?? Conduct market and competitor analysis to maintain competitive pricing and product assortment. Coordinate with Marketing, Operations, Warehousing and other teams on category initiatives. ?? Support new store launches and ensure effective category implementation. ?? Lead, coach and develop the category team, driving accountability and performance. ?? Strong experience in Electronics, IT, PC and Mobile categories. ?? Expertise in buying, procurement, vendor negotiations, supply chain, inventory and commercial management. ?? Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and people-management skills. ?? Technology savvy, commercially driven and customer-focused, with a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behavior.

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