Executive Furniture Category Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia PEOPLE EQUITY Full time

**Company Overview:**

We are a trusted furniture brand taking the market by storm, offering a clear market position where stylish furniture meets value. Our customers keep coming back for our classic, modern, and directional furniture range that suits any home or space.

Our organisation makes life simpler, easier, and faster for our customers, creating a fun and rewarding working environment for our employees. Success is achieved through strategic buying, trading, and planning practices and the ability to translate trend, needs, and wants to our customers.

**Job Description:**

You will bring your experience to the forefront as you strategically build a compelling vision for the Hard Furniture category, delivering innovative and on-trend ranges that create ongoing reasons to shop. Your actions will ensure sales, income, and inventory targets continue to positively impact store and category performance.

You will work cross-functionally to influence all areas of the organisation, ensuring your strategy aligns with operational reality. You will focus on growth and sustainability of the business and the Hard Furniture portfolio through competitive and profitable promotions.

You will continually enhance the value proposition driving excellence in service and delivering strong sales and profit results.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

  • Proven success as a Senior Category Manager, Product Manager, or Buyer within a Retailer with deep experience in sourcing and developing the Hard Furniture category.
  • A strong technical knowledge around construction, timber, finishes, etc.
  • An eye for commercial ranging and style/trend-driven approach.
  • A passion for all things Furniture and Home.
  • Exceptional skills in inventory management and product development, negotiating supplier relationships.
  • A natural go-getter with drive, determination, and commitment inspiring others.

**Benefits:**

Our organisation offers a fantastic package, including a salary estimated at $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on location and experience. We also offer a great work-life balance, opportunities for career growth, and a fun and rewarding working environment.

**Estimated Salary:** $135,000 per annum

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