About the position
The National Category Manager for IT Hardware and Supplies will be responsible for driving category growth, profitability, and strategic development of the IT Hardware and Supplies product range across all regions. This includes overseeing performance across retail, commercial, contract, and tender channels.
Responsibilities:
- Category Sales & Business Development (National Scope) - Develop and implement national sales strategies to grow the IT Hardware & Supplies category across all regions -
- National Marketing & Promotions - Plan and implement national marketing campaigns, promotions, and category events to boost brand visibility and sales
- Customer Engagement & Relationship Management - Build and maintain national customer relationships to enhance loyalty and retention
- Product Strategy & Category Development - Source and select new products aligned with customer demand and strategic goals
- Stock & Supplier Management - Control and Oversee national stock levels to ensure availability and reduce slow-moving inventory
- Key Account & SBD Management - Manage National Supplies Big Deals (SBDs), contracts, and pricing agreements
- Prepare and submit national category performance reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 6 years of IT sales experience, with a proven track record of meeting targets.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- ERP experience (Axapta preferred)
- Excellent customer service, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Self-driven, results-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage projects and work cross-functionally.
- Knowledge of IT hardware and supplies, with an understanding of the ICT reseller industry.
- Ability to work independently, with strong planning and organizational skills.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 6-10 years' experience in IT or ICT sales/category management, in a national role.
- Experience in the ICT reseller or distribution channel
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or similar.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving sales growth and category development.
- Strong knowledge of national retail, commercial, and contract sales environments.
- Experience managing supplier negotiations and national promotional execution.
- Own transport is essential (and drivers licence)
The role requires a hands-on, data-driven individual capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels, with the ability to lead initiatives nationally, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop strong supplier and customer relationships.
This role will be based in Germiston with frequent travel nationally.
Desired Skills:
- category
- category management
- sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- supplier negotiation
- sourcing
- Team Management
- IT hardware
- IT supplies
- marketing
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Retail
- 5 to 10 years Senior Management
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
A leading and listed supplier of stationery and office supplies.
