Category Marketing Manager

Our company:

For over 100 years, the Dulux Paints & Coatings portfolio has been creating better homes while playing a critical role in protecting and improving the spaces and infrastructure we see every day. Consistently voted one of ANZ's most trusted brands, our portfolio of iconic, premium brands includes Dulux, Cabot's, Berger, Acratex, British Paints and Porter's Paints. Our Paints & Coatings Brands are proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of Australia's most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally.

Your role:

Join our team as the Category Marketing Manager and take ownership of the development and activation of category and brand strategy for all decorative coatings that live "outside of a home or dwelling." This includes exterior broad wall, concrete coatings, enamels, preps, and emerging categories. You'll be responsible for driving growth and innovation across Australia and New Zealand, working with leading brands such as Dulux Weathershield, Porters, British Paints, Accent, Berger, Walpamur, Spring & Levene.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the creation and execution of long-term, consumer-driven category and brand strategies across retail and trade channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance) and external partners (key customers, suppliers, agencies) to identify and deliver new market opportunities.
• Manage commercial outcomes, including revenue, market share, and profitability, with accountability for business KPIs.
• Activate category plans and enable sales teams for success, leveraging shopper and consumer insights.
• Coach and motivate a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Balance the needs of multiple brands and channels, navigating complexity and driving alignment across ANZ.

Benefits

Fitness Passport: Unlimited discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family

Wellbeing Support: Holistic health resources and full EAP coverage

Health Cover Gap: Claim up to $1000 annually on extras gap costs

Community Impact: Paid Community Action Day and local giving programs

Career Growth: Market-leading L&D and real career pathways

Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave from day one

Recognition: Be celebrated through our employee recognition programs

Discounts: Generous savings on DuluxGroup products and partner offers

What You'll Bring:

• Marketing or business degree.
• Strong experience in brand and/or category management within consumer-driven brands.
• Proven ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver new products and offers to market.
• Expertise in category strategy, brand planning, marketing execution, new product development, and commercial management.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Commercial acumen and resilience to drive strategic initiatives and manage competing priorities.

Imagine a better place

Dulux Paints & Coatings is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

How to apply:

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online