Business Category Manager

2 weeks ago


City Of Boroondara, Australia Coles Group Full time

Varied benefits on offer + supportive culture

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands.

At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands.

At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

About the team Commercial is a large but close-knit group.
We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every business unit at Coles Supermarkets, Liquor and Coles Local.

And we pride ourselves on the partnerships we build, new ideas we develop and how passionately we work on convenient, healthy solutions for our customers.

About the role As the Business Category Manager (BCM) as part of the Dairy, Frozen and Convenience Business Unit, this role will see you focus on the Frozen category.

You will report directly to the General Manager Dairy, Frozen and Convenience, and you will manage and drive the strategy across your category team.

You will deliver the best value proposition to our customers, by working closely with new and existing suppliers across all categories.

You will create and execute strategies across the portfolio within a dynamic environment and partner closely with your peers in the Business Unit teams.

Whilst managing and driving the performance of the category portfolio through sales, profitability, and growth.

You'll also:

  • Be responsible for full P&L including sales, cost, and profit
  • Manage numerous supplier and stakeholder relationships
  • Drive product innovation and range architecture
  • Build your teams capability and engagement to deliver performance excellence About you and your skills This role would suit an individual either currently operating at BCM level (and equivalent) or someone looking to step up to the next level.
Bring your proven people leadership, management, and commercial capability to have genuine impact.

You'll also need:

  • Strong understanding of the Coles business and operation
  • Proven experience in the management and understanding off a P&L
  • Senior Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop high performance teams
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to work with numerous cross-functional teams
  • Previous supplier management experience
  • Extensive negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated experience in the creation and delivery of a category strategy Please note that applications will close on the 14th June.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm.

And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability.
For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email (email protected)

Job ID:123650

Employment Type:

Full time Coles Group is home to some of Australia's iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the biggest employers with 120,000 team members in every state and territory.

Our workforce is diverse including groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, supply chain, and commercial and corporate services.

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