Mannings is the leading health and beauty chain in Hong Kong with over 340 stores, territory-wide. Our trusted reputation is based on Mannings’ commitment to improve customer health and personal care, leading to ten consecutive years of being voted “No. 1 Most Preferred Brand” in Hong Kong. Our culture is open and progressive – simply to achieve the best for our customers both externally and internally. Applications are welcomed from high calibre individuals to join our growing team.

Assistant Category Manager

The Job

• Liaise with Marketing Department on developing attractive and interesting promotional events which follow pre-agreed selling plan
• Work closely with retail and sales management to ensure that store layouts, promotions and display techniques are effective in maximizing sales and profit from the specific merchandise categories
• Establish and maintain effective margin and price controls which maximize business profits whilst delivering a good value offer to the customer
• Negotiate and work with vendors to build mutually beneficial relationships to ensure long term strategic partnership, leading to lower costs and higher margin
• Manage stock levels and mark-downs to ensure that product availability is high
• Develop and train subordinates ensuring that they are customer and product focused

 The Person

• University graduate
• At least 3 years of solid experience in category management, trade marketing, or account servicing in the FMCG industry
• Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills
• Good analytical skill, well-planned and acute market sense
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese