Overview
Shopper and Category Manager Jobs in Western Cape, South Africa at Lindt and Sprungli (South Africa)
Location: Western Cape
Background of the Company
Lindt & Sprüngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (Lindt SA) started operations in May 2011 and forms part of the Lindt & Sprüngli group of companies. With more than 150 employees, Lindt SA is based in Cape Town with strong regional presence in Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth and a network of 15 Lindt retail stores.
As global leader in the premium chocolate sector, Lindt & Sprüngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of almost 175 years which takes its origins in Zurich, Switzerland. Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprüngli are made at 12 owned production sites in Europe and the USA. The products are distributed by 28 subsidiary companies and branch offices, in around 500 Lindt shops and cafés, and also via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe.
Position Purpose
The Category & Shopper Marketing Team aims to be a trusted expert group central to driving both short-term and long-term category growth in confectionery by providing strategic solutions rooted in a deep understanding of consumer and shopper needs. The team assists Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives, including strategic pricing and promotional analysis, to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share. By leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytical tools like MS Excel, Power BI, and Circana/Nielsen, the team optimizes category strategies and collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure alignment with business goals.
With a results-oriented approach, the team drives innovation, influences key stakeholders, and ensures sustainable growth through effective pricing, promotion, and category management strategies.
Title: Shopper and Category Manager
Company: Lindt and Sprungli (South Africa)
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Category: Business (Business Development, Sales Marketing), Sales (Business Development, Sales Marketing, Sales Manager)
