Category Development Lead
DiageoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted December 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
Job Description
The Category Development Lead is responsible for developing profitable category growth strategies, building shopper understanding, and driving conversion by channel, retailer, and shopper segment. The role involves synthesizing multiple data sources, designing and piloting category-led programs, and ensuring channel strategies are grounded in shopper missions and retail dynamics.
Requirements
- Suitable degree
- Valid drivers license
- Broad experience of Commercial (Minimum 5 - 8) working in sales, customer marketing, retailing or planning functions
- Project Management experience
- Experience of building collaborative and influential relationships with customers and industry peers in customer marketing and related fields
- Comprehensive Commercial and Financial decision making experience