Category Manager
1 month ago
The Category Manager is responsible for overseeing a specific category within the commercial brands portfolio, driving both strategic and operational success. This role involves developing long-term growth plans, managing daily operations such as range optimization, pricing, and supplier relationships, and collaborating cross-functionally to implement data-driven strategies. The Category Manager ensures category profitability and growth by leading market analysis, product lifecycle management, and fostering collaboration across teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives, backed by market and competitor analysis.
- Conduct market research and analyse customer behaviour to stay competitive and identify growth opportunities.
- Optimize the product range by managing the lifecycle, introducing new products, and collaborating with suppliers to align with customer demand.
- Set pricing strategies, manage margins, and coordinate with marketing teams to drive promotions and engagement.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure consistent product supply and alignment with strategic goals.
- Regularly track and report category performance, providing insights to guide strategy and ensure financial targets are met.
- Lead and mentor the team, setting goals, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of development and inclusivity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields, with proven experience in category management or procurement roles.
- Demonstrated success in expanding product categories, particularly in fast-paced, growth-driven industries.
- Strong expertise in developing and implementing category strategies, including pricing, promotions, and lifecycle management.
- Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, with excellent negotiation skills and contract management experience.
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen, using data analysis and forecasting to make informed, market-driven decisions
Additional Information:
You'll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers.
Benefits:
- Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.
- Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
- Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.
- A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
- Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
- Enhancing your home office with our ergonomic equipment reimbursement benefit.
- Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.
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