Category Manager

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John Sands is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Greetings Corporation and together with UK Greetings we form one of the largest greeting card and social expression groups in the world.

As a well-established and reputable company, we pride ourselves on creativity, innovation, success and respect which has made us a leader in our field

Do you have a passion for retail? What about working with bright, creative, dynamic and constantly evolving greeting card and gift wrap products? Sound interesting?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager to join our John Sands Team. Working on one of the largest variety retailers in Australia and a leading account for John Sands you be pivotal in helping the business drive forwards our Celebration strategies.

The role will involve working closely with UK and Australia product management teams and national account retailers in Aust/NZ markets to help create assortments and opportunities to drive retail sales and productivity in the ANZ markets.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a self-motivated and keen to develop a Company that puts people first? Do you have excellent communication skills and passion for data analysis? If so, this could be the role for you

This is an exciting role with a true mix of the science of data analysis and the art of display planning. With this in mind we are searching for someone who will ideally possess a creative flair and a very keen eye for detail.

A flexible approach along with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities, to meet strict deadlines in a demanding retail environment, are an absolute must in this role.

Key Activities & Responsibilities Include

Your key focus of responsibility will be the analysis of item and module level performance, leading to recommendations for, and creation of exceptional greeting card and gift dressing displays.

You will work closely with our John Sands national account managers and retail partners to develop best strategy. range and implantation of our category, whilst keeping a sharp focus on the cost benefit analysis of driving change.

Along with your regular, close communication with a wide range of internal departments, the role involves a broad variety of activities and responsibilities, focused on delivering category management best practices to our accounts. The key elements being-

• Analysis and interpretation of data to make recommendations for our category and drive sales and productivity within your account
• Project management for all year-round seasonal activity. Liaising with internal operation teams and the retailer to manage strict adherence to critical date paths
• Working closely with Product Management & Account teams to make assortment recommendations to ensure the account receives the most appropriate product range
• Regular communication with the National Account Manager, CDS, Customer operations and Product Management teams on the needs of the account
• Display, planning including visual merchandising where necessary
• An awareness and understanding of competitive and product trends
• For the right candidate there are distinct opportunities for autonomy within the role
  
  

If you believe that you have what it takes to make a difference in this role - apply today

What's on offer?

• Join the team of a well-known and respected 180+ years organisation
• A casual and trusting culture that will empower you to take ownership and bring your unique talents to the table.
• Genuine WFH arrangements and work/life flexibility (~3 days from home).
• Occasional travel / field visits
• Day off for your birthday.
• Flexibility to maintain your work life balance across different time zones
• A chance to have a voice and contribute to making things run smoothly and cohesively.
• A friendly, fun team where Management cares about each and every employee
  
  

Who are you?

• Skills & Experience:
  • Retail or FMCG background a plus.
  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate across multiple areas.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel a must, Pivot table creation etc a must).
• Qualities:
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment.
  • Enjoys fostering open communication and problem-solving.
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and has a "can-do" attitude.
  • Organized and focused with the ability to adapt to interruptions.
  • Solutions, customer, and team-focused.
    
  We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  
  If you would like to work with fantastic products and a great team, then we would love to hear from youSeniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionMarketing and Sales
  • IndustriesManufacturing

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