Category Manager Opportunity with Fast Paced Retail Leader

18 hours ago


Camberwell, Victoria, Australia coles Full time

Coles Group, a top 30-listed company on the ASX, is seeking an experienced Assistant Category Manager to join our Commercial team. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with Senior Category Managers to develop and implement category strategies that drive profitable sales growth.

About the Role

As an Assistant Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing trade planning, ranging new products, and leading various projects. You will also have end-to-end accountability for forecasting and range reviews, as well as delivering against the overall category strategy. Your strong commercial acumen and experience in procurement/sourcing will enable you to effectively partner with suppliers and execute goals.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment with numerous strategic objectives to deliver in the coming year. To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Strong commercial acumen with experience applying it to interpret industry dynamics and competitive retail landscapes
  • Skills within procurement/sourcing of products
  • Knowledge of the merchandising function and processes
  • Demonstrated analytical skills through proactively sourcing customer insights and data to formulate category recommendations
  • Ability to build and articulate category strategy
  • Cross-functional experience with teams to manage and execute projects

In return, Coles Group offers a competitive salary of approximately $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

About You and Your Skills

To be a successful candidate in this position, you will have experience as an Assistant Category Manager or similar role, with a background in retail or FMCG. You will also need to possess excellent communication skills, negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.



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