Product Category Specialist

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Beam Suntory Full time

About the Opportunity

At Beam Suntory, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Category Expert to join our Category team. This role focuses on driving category growth with key retail partners, leveraging deep category insights and fostering strong retailer relationships.

Role Overview

The Commercial Category Expert will develop a deep understanding of the product category to foster world-class relationships and lead category growth initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

  1. Leading the execution of a 12-month category plan, aligned with retailer objectives and insights.
  2. Establishing Beam Suntory as a category thought leader by forging strong retailer partnerships.
  3. Presenting innovation plans that align with retailer category vision.
  4. Contributing to achieving Joint Business Plan by executing the category plan with cross-functional teams.
  5. Developing perfect store guidelines to support category growth objectives.
  6. Serving as the category expert, tailoring strategies to retailer needs and leading retailer category reviews.
  7. Fostering a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge and contributing to an engaged workplace.
  8. Adhering to and promoting Beam Suntory policies and procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with at least 5 years of experience in marketing, customer, or category management. A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, or Marketing is preferred. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess:

  • Strong analytical skills (Circana/Quantium).
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Space Management experience is desirable.
  • Confidence presenting to customers and internal stakeholders.

Estimated Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.



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