Group Category Manager

6 months ago


Sydney, Australia RHL Recruitment Full time

Drive product success and business growth
- Execute and deliver strategic plans
- Collaborative, fun working environment

**Group Category Manager**

**Sydney**
**Salary Circa $190,000 p.a. + Bonus + Super**
**Permanent, full time**
**Hybrid**

Do you have a passion for understanding customer needs and translating them into winning strategies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and relish the challenge of optimising product success? Our client is looking for an experienced category manager to develop and execute strategic growth plans to contribute to the ongoing success of their business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun, well respected company and have real impact on the strategy going forward.

**About the company**
My client is a reputable producer of innovative, trusted products in the outdoor consumer industry. They design, engineer and manufacture industry-leading equipment that inspires adventure.

**Role and **Responsibilities**
- Develop a winning product strategy aligned with company goals
- Conduct market research to uncover trends, competitor moves, and customer desires
- Partner with vendors and suppliers to negotiate deals, pricing, and exclusive partnerships
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from selection and launch to inventory management and clearance strategies
- Optimise inventory levels to minimise stockouts and excess inventory
- Build strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers
- Drive revenue and profitability by setting and achieving ambitious targets
- Leverage customer insights to improve data-driven decisions
- Ensure all products meet regulatory compliance quality standards
- Implement and maintain quality assurance processes that guarantee excellence

***
**Your Skills and Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a relevant field. An MBA is a plus
- 8 years experience in product management or relevant field
- Proven track record in category management, ideally within consumer goods industry
- Business acumen with ability to make sound business decisions by understanding customer needs, competitor activity and financial targets
- Analytical mind with proficiency in data analysis tools to translate insights into action
- Critical thinking to plan strategic long-term plans that align with business goals
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing market conditions
- Leadership experiences and comfortable working with a cross-functional team
- Experience within an outdoor/ adventure product environment is a bonus

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary package
- Permanent fulltime position
- Passionate, fun and engaging team
- Generous bonus structure
- Work from home every Friday
- Regular company trips
- Output valued over clockwatching


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