Category Manager

1 week ago


North Sydney Council, Australia JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS Full time
About JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. For more than 265 years, we've been inspired by the belief that it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Australian favourites such as Moccona, L'OR, Harris, Campos, Piazza D'Oro, Espresso di Manfredi, Pickwick and more.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team in North Sydney. As a Category Manager, you will work on our beans and ground category with established brands such as L'OR, Harris, JEDs and Campos. You will be a business partner to the Retail sales team and predominately focus on our Aldi, Costco, Big W, Amazon and BP accounts to provide them with valuable shopper insights as well as support our marketing team with NPD and related innovations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify customer, brand, pricing, and shopper insights using scan and shopper data and shopper research
  • Develop the strategies and layouts designed to drive category, brand, and retail customer growth and unlock the full value potential from our portfolio of products and brands
  • Assist with the establishment of integrated category plans and the management and presentation of effective customer category reviews, including optimal product ranging and space management recommendations
  • Play a key role in the analysis, development and launch of new products and packaging (NPDs)
  • Review price and promotion strategies and provide revenue management analysis, insights & recommendations.
Requirements
  • Experience performing successfully in a Category role (Category Analyst, Category Manager, Category Specialist or Assistant Category Manager), ideally within FMCG
  • Strong analytical skills, the ability to collect and interpret data, identify insights and develop growth strategies with an understanding of the Australian retail landscape
  • Proficient with Excel (formulas, pivots) and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication and customer-facing presentation skills
  • The willingness to work collaboratively and the curiosity to learn from others
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Valid long term AU work rights
  • Preferred software experience: Circana, Quantium, Synergy, PowerBI, and space planning software using Symphony and/or ProSpace (please comment on the software you have experience with in your application letter)
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary with contributions to your super and a bonus opportunity
  • A full-time permanent contract
  • Support, training and an extensive onboarding program
  • Hybrid working – up to 2 days a week working from home
  • Summertime hours: finish at 3 PM on Fridays during the daylight saving months
  • Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff orders of your favourite coffee and tea brands
  • Career development opportunities
  • Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days of additional Annual Leave per year
  • Join an enthusiastic team of 3 other Category Managers and report to our experienced Customer & Consumer Insights Manager

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