Be the Difference Behind the Range – Assistant Category Manager | Recreational Sports

5 days ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Super Retail Group Full time

About the Role…

This is your chance to build your category expertise, strengthen stakeholder management skills, and gain exposure across the full product lifecycle—from sourcing to store.

In this role, you’ll:

- Support category operations – help execute the annual category strategy, manage line planning, and contribute to pricing and promotions aligned to key events and product seasonality.
- Drive commercial outcomes – assist with delivering sales, profit, and trade partner support to budget, optimising promotional activities across all channels.
- Manage the range – support new product introductions, lifecycle management, packaging and pricing updates, and clearance strategies to maximise profitability.
- Ensure compliance & governance – maintain accurate reporting, support forecasting adjustments, and ensure all category products meet compliance and sustainability standards.
- Build strong relationships – partner with internal teams and external trade partners, negotiate effectively, and champion the category across the organisation.

What You’ll Bring

- Retail Buying Expertise – Demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Operational Know-How – Strong understanding of inventory, product lifecycle, and category performance.
- Global Trade Exposure – Experience working with international/domestic trade partners; China sourcing/manufacturing highly regarded.
- Analytical Edge – Strong Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
- Influential Collaborator – Proven ability to influence and work across diverse stakeholders.
- Educational Foundation – Qualification in Business and/or Merchandising

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to:

- Gain broad exposure across category management, planning, sourcing, and marketing
- Build your commercial and strategic skills while learning from experienced leaders.
- Play a part in delivering products that connect with customers, while contributing to our sustainability goals.
- Be a key category ambassador, representing and championing your categories across the business.

Ready to take the leap?

Apply now and shape the future of our categories while growing your career

Our Culture of Inclusion

Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support, promote and celebrate diversity and we recognise the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.

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