Retail Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia People Equity Full time
Respected & loved consumer-led retail group experiencing phenomenal growth

  • High profile roletake a thriving category portfolio from 'great to greater''
  • Culture of care & flexibility. You will feel valued every day in every way

What's in this for you?
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Feel a strong sense of belonging and value: as part of this incredible culture, where health and well-being is at the core
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Feel valued & rewarded in every way:Enjoy the lifestyle offices and flexible working options and earn a package ahead of the market norms
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Thrive in one of the lead Category Management roles with a booming category portfolio:this is a 'great to greater' scenario
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Partner with some of the largest FMCG suppliers in the country: Build further on the mutual respect and trust
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Be a part of one of the most-watched & admired retailers, who continues to thrive and prosper, regardless of market conditions
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Rewards:Simply put, there are plenty of them - financial and non

Your prospective employer:

This is a role where you can make a real difference and have a lot of fun along the way.

What you will do in an average week:

Working with and across a multi-disciplined team you will have full accountability and empowerment for the customer offer in your category portfolio.

This role will see you:

  • Take the lead on the category development schedule and range review process
  • Push the boundaries of excellence by further introducing, developing, and executing firstclass category plans, pricing, and product assortments
  • Assess innovation from suppliers and private label strategies to ensure your destination category remains competitive with strong brand differentiation
  • Manage the promotional programs to ensure that there is a yearonyear growth plan in sales and gross profit
  • Identify the 'opportunity buys' and plan these into the promotional schedules
  • Lead and manage the strategic relationships with suppliers including negotiations of trading terms, deals, promotional offers and volume rebates
  • Importantly, have a 'laugh,' enjoy the culture and all of the opportunities within

Here's what it will take
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You are proven:You have experience as a high performing Category Manager or Buyer within a retailer
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Your category experience: This category falls within the classification of 'Consumer/Hard/Fast Moving goods. Irrespective all category backgrounds will be considered. (It's the merchant we are looking for vs the category expert)
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It's a given you have skill sets in inventory management, negotiating and building supplier relationships and you are always in it for a 'win-win.' It's your 'eye for commercial ranging' and developing solution-based category plans that sets you apart
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You are innately passionate: You are a natural go-getter, who has the 'will' and 'want' to make a difference
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You are authentic and down to earth:this oozes from your every pore
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You inspire: You have drive, determination, and commitment that inspires others and you are always 'in it for the team'
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You listen and others listen to you; your natural style is collaborative

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