Category Manager

6 days ago

Chullora, New South Wales, Australia Motion Asia Pacific Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

It doesn't happen often that we have the opportunity of offering an experienced Category Manager to join our team (NSW/ VIC/ QLD Based).

We are seeking a talented, dynamic, and commercially savvy individual with demonstrable experience of retail category management, driving innovation and leading a capable team.

You will have overall responsibility for the growth and profitability of the category.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Optimise sales and profit, managing inventory to annual budget targets
  • Leadership of the category team
  • Development and execution of a customer focussed category strategy in a Trans-Tasman omni-channel business
  • Identifying market/product opportunities
  • Development of product ranges and competitive promotional calendar
  • Range reviews
  • Development of strong internal and external relationships
  • Maintain effective relationships with domestic and OS Suppliers

About you:

An experienced Category/Product Manager, Buyer or Account Manager who is results focussed, with a dynamic, go-getter mentality, ensuring your category always exceeds customer expectations and delivers strong commercial outcomes.

  • A strong commercial acumen and merchandise/category background, Omni-channel preferred
  • Analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Long-term strategic thinking and planning ability
  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment
  • Outstanding communication skills, collaborative and relationship building abilities
  • An inspirational leadership style
  • Customer centric decision-making skills
  • Ability to convince various stakeholders, business network and suppliers in different regions to support category strategies and initiatives.
  • A team player, who is focused on success
  • A valid driver's license is essential.

Why Motion?

  • Be part of a team that values your input and helps you become the best version of yourself.
  • Access to employee benefits, including discounts on products and services.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development within the GPC network.
  • Uniforms supplied - feel like a team.
  • Recognition programs and bonus scheme for your performance.
  • 1 paid Volunteer Leave Day per calendar year
  • Free access to webinars, training events and courses; we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
  • Parental leave top-up allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services

With 1700 staff members in Australia, we focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process and new growth opportunities for our people.

So, if you are interested in joining our group don't wait, apply now and let us help you empower your career in motion with us

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

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