Category Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time
Job Opportunity: Category Manager

At Six Degrees Executive, we are seeking highly skilled Category Managers to join our client, Tasmanian Independent Retailer (TIR), a proud Tasmanian organisation based in Launceston since 1947.

The Company
TIR operates as a retailer-owned Co-operative, encompassing two key divisions: Tasmanian Independent Retailers and Island Fresh Produce. Dedicated to supporting independent supermarket retailers and serving food service customers, TIR is embarking on an exciting transformational journey with a renewed growth strategy.

The Role
Reporting to the GM - Merchandise and Marketing, the Category Managers will each oversee a portfolio of categories within TIR. This pivotal role involves crafting and executing category strategies to enhance product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities aimed at driving sales and profitability. Close collaboration with vendors, marketing teams, and store operations will be essential to ensure the success of each category.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with TIR's growth objectives.
  • Optimise product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
  • Foster strong supplier relationships to improve range, quality, trading terms, and financial incentives.
  • Analyse market trends and consumer insights to develop data-driven category plans.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective execution of category strategies across stores.

Requirements
Applicants should be degree qualified with Category or Merchandise Management experience within a sophisticated retail environment. Particular exposure to managing fresh or grocery categories is highly desired. A strong understanding and proven ability to create insights and data-led category management plans to drive sales, revenue, and profit coupled with a passion for building strong commercial partnerships with suppliers is essential for this position.

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