Category Management Specialist

2 weeks ago


Camberwell, Victoria, Australia coles Full time

We're a top 30-listed ASX company with a portfolio of iconic brands serving Aussie communities since 1914. At Coles Group, you'll make a difference to millions of lives and see your impact.

About the role

This Assistant Category Manager role is part of the Deli & Seafood team, where you'll work closely with the Senior Category Manager. You'll be responsible for growing profitable category sales, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting the customer-centric category strategy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading trade planning, ranging of new and exciting products
  • Managing and leading a variety of projects
  • Assisting in forecasting and range reviews
  • Delivering against the overall category strategy
  • Executing the category's pricing, promotion, range selection and layout development
  • Developing strong supplier relationships to effectively partner and execute goals
  • Managing the collection, in-put, and maintenance of all category data

To be successful, you'll need:

  • Experience as an Assistant Category Manager or similar
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret industry dynamics and competitive retail landscape
  • Skills in procurement/sourcing of products
  • Knowledge of the merchandising function and processes
  • Demonstrated analytical skills through proactively sourcing customer insights and data
  • Ability to build and articulate category strategy
  • Cross functional experience with teams to manage and execute projects
  • Developed communication skills and strong negotiation and influencing skills


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