Business Manager

3 weeks ago


Mulgrave, Australia Kmart Full time

**Brighter Futures Start here**

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Divisional Merchandise Manager for Home, you will assist in establishing the strategic direction for your category to deliver and meet Kmart’s strategic objectives.

As our new Business Manager, you will oversee the sourcing and ranging of merchandise, and profitably manage a number of departments within Home. You will lead, develop and build a dynamic, performance driven team instilling strong innovation supported by world class practices.

Key accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

- Driving a high performance culture by coaching, guiding and developing a team to ensure personal and business goals are met
- Continually update and review Merchandise and Financial plans, adjusting where necessary to meet budget
- Analyse buying patterns and predict future trends, ensuring that future sales and opportunities are maximised
- Implement and manage the sourcing (local/overseas) and distribution strategies for the buyers in conjunction with Kmart Asia Sourcing team (KAS)
- Collaborate with Planning Manager (PM) & Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) to develop and deliver the strategic plan that will deliver long term growth

**To be successful in this role**:
You will be an experienced Senior Buyer who will bring a strategic mindset and a passion for what we do at Kmart. You’ll also be a natural leader and communicator who is comfortable managing a team.

We'd also love you to have:

- Proven experience as a Buyer within the Retail sector and have a strong understanding of merchandise critical path
- Customer and data-centric approach
- Experience in developing and implementing merchandise strategy
- Proven Product Development experience within Retail
- Exceptional influencing, negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent ability in building strong relationships within key business areas to achieve strategic and operational outcomes
- Strong ability to manage & lead a team by bringing out the best in your people
- Experience within Homewares is preferred, but not essential

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns a


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