Category Development Specialist

13 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeGrowth Full time $100,000 - $140,000
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our Retail business as we continue to drive growth and excellence in ecommerce for customers.

This is a dynamic role, working collaboratively with various teams including marketing, finance, supply chain, Amazon Ads, and external supplier partners.

You will be a passionate advocate for customers, developing a category based on strong relationships with supplier partners.

As a Category Manager, you will:

  1. Owning the category financials, making informed decisions and expansion, driving operational efficiencies, and becoming an expert in various topics.
  2. Building long-term, strategic relationships with existing suppliers and engaging with new brands to drive incremental growth opportunities.
  3. Acting as a coach and developer of team members and peers across the business.

You will also complement your investments in relationships and people with a sharp analytical mind, being comfortable with a suite of metrics across multiple KPIs and holding an affinity with complex analysis and making data-driven decisions.

Requirements
  • High degree of ownership and autonomy.
  • Determined learner and naturally curious, with an interest in developing industry best practices.
  • Strong relationship-builder, developing trust and helping drive mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.
  • Problem solver, both individually and as a team, working backwards from customer needs.
  • Excellent organizational skills, effectively prioritizing tasks.
  • Create an inclusive environment, actively seeking diverse perspectives.
  • Proficiency in using specialized tools and systems, including increasing use of technology.

We value diverse experiences and backgrounds, and encourage candidates with transferable skills to apply, even if not all preferred qualifications listed are met.

Basics Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience managing large datasets and utilizing insights to drive performance and process improvements.
  • Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development.

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