Head of Category

2 days ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Manassen Foods Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Drive category growth and maximising the performance of our diverse portfolio
  • Manage category analytics and engage with external stakeholders
  • Sydney-based hybrid role in a dynamic FMCG environment | National & global exposure

Drive the next wave of growth at Manassen Foods by bringing world-class food brands into the Australian market.

Are you a looking for your next challenge within FMCG? At Manassen Foods, we're on a mission to build the strongest portfolio of food brands in the country—and our Head of Category will be at the heart of it.

This role focuses on developing data-driven strategies, fostering collaborative supplier relationships, and driving category innovation to deliver sustainable commercial success.

With a strong focus on category development, growth drivers, foodservice and retail partnerships, the Head of Category plays a key role in aligning business priorities with evolving market trends and customer needs.

Why Join Us?

At Manassen, we don't just distribute great food—we build brands, drive category growth, and deliver with excellence.

  • Play a lead role in shaping our brand portfolio and long-term growth strategy
  • Represent Manassen to leading global food brands
  • Enjoy autonomy, commercial ownership, and clear strategic impact
  • Join a high-performing, collaborative team in a growing FMCG business
  • Work in a flexible hybrid environment working Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office - we're based in Sydney

What You'll Be Doing

  • Category Strategy & Management:
    Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that drive growth for both own brands and partner brands. Take ownership of end-to-end category management, from insights and analysis to execution and performance evaluation.
  • Category & Shopper Development:
    Lead the creation and refinement of category growth drivers, identifying levers to unlock incremental growth for the business and our foodservice and retail partners. Develop category visions and strategies that support long-term growth, ensuring alignment with shopper and customer needs.
  • Commercial Ownership:
    Own category P&L for both own brands and partner brands, ensuring revenue, profitability, and market share targets are met. Optimise pricing and promotional strategies across all channels, leveraging insights to maximise profitability.
  • Customer-Centric Approach:
    Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure product offerings are well-merchandised and enhance the customer journey. Leverage consumer and shopper insights to position Manassen Foods as the partner of choice for retail customers.
  • Team Leadership:
    Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Support team development by providing clear career pathways and opportunities for growth.

What You'll Bring

  • Extensive experience in Category Management, Channel Strategy, or a related role in FMCG, retail, foodservice or consumer goods industries.
  • Experience in managing both own brand portfolios and partner brand relationships.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and embedding category growth drivers into business strategies.
  • Proven P&L ownership with a track record of driving commercial success.
  • Strong analytical skills, with expertise in category tools like Nielsen, IRI, or Aztec.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all levels.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are a data driven leader, we want you on our team. APPLY NOW

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