Category Strategist

2 months ago


Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our client Six Degrees Executive's growing team in Launceston. As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and profitability by creating and executing category strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with our client's growth objectives.
  • Optimise product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
  • Foster strong supplier relationships to improve range, quality, trading terms, and financial incentives.
  • Analyse market trends and consumer insights to develop data-driven category plans.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective execution of category strategies across stores.
Requirements
  • Degree qualified with strong commercial experience within a sophisticated retail or FMCG environment.
  • Particular exposure to managing fresh or grocery categories is greatly desired.
  • A strong understanding and proven ability to create insights and data-led plans to drive sales, revenue, and profit coupled with a passion for building commercial partnerships with partners.
About Six Degrees Executive

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