Category Manager

Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive, combine with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary. For over a century, we've been crafting innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven and Clark.

Are you passionate about product management and ready to make a real impact? GWA is seeking a talented Category Manager to join our Marketing team in North Sydney, reporting to the Head of Category, Customer Portfolios.

About the Role

As Category Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering GWA’s purpose of making life better through innovation in everyday water experiences. You’ll own and manage your product portfolio, driving both Product Lifecycle (PLC) and New Product Development (NPD) from inception to completion. Your expertise will ensure our products are positioned for success, meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute product portfolio plans with a customer-first mindset, focusing on profitable growth.
- Become the subject-matter expert for your portfolio, providing knowledge, training, and thought leadership.
- Champion the NPD roadmap, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative customer solutions.
- Optimise the product range through rationalisation, rebranding, and end-of-lifecycle management.
- Lead go-to-market planning and best-in-class product launches, measuring key activities and driving continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for growth through promotions, pricing, and distribution initiatives.
- Inform pricing reviews and make recommendations for sustainable value capture.
- Manage portfolio data, supporting SKU generation, pricing, forecasting, and NPD documentation.

Collaboration & Culture

- Work closely with sales, innovation, sourcing, supply, and marketing teams to enhance category insights and support successful product launches.
- Support internal and external training, and leverage competitor and customer insights.
- Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, aligned with our values: We Are One Team, We Are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other.

Financial & Commercial Acumen

- Understand financial drivers and continuously review product P&Ls to identify risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with customer marketing and finance to review and refine pricing strategies.

What We’re Looking For

- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Product Manager or Brand Manager role, ideally with consumer-facing brands in B2B/B2C environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in product management, NPD, go-to-market strategies, and portfolio optimisation.
- Strong project management skills and experience working cross-functionally.
- Commercial acumen with experience in P&L management, ROI analysis, and financial reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Communications, Marketing, or similar.

Why Join GWA?

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values creativity, collaboration, and personal development. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us as we continue on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world. We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one.

Some of the benefits we’ll offer you include:

- Hybrid working options
- Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
- An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
- Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
- ‘Great Rewards’ program - exclusive access todiscounts and cashbackrewards at your favourite stores
- ‘Bathrooms & More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
- Volunteer and Community Service Leave
- Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover

Ready to apply?

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Please note:

You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies for this position.

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