Category Marketing Manager

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia DuluxGroup Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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



  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Marketing Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Sharp & Carter are proud to be partnering with Early Settler to recruit their new Category Marketing Manager, a key leadership role within their marketing function. Early Settler is an iconic Australian homewares and furniture brand — known for creating timeless spaces that celebrate both style and comfort. With an expanding retail and online presence,...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia kmartaustr Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Brighter Futures Start HereWe are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe. With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Clark Rubber Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Category Manager – Foam and BeddingDrive Growth, Innovation & Market Leadership in a High-Impact RoleWho Are We?Clark Rubber is an iconic Australian brand with 79 years of history. We're undergoing an exciting transformation and building a dynamic team to shape the next chapter. We believe great businesses are built by great people — the right people in...

  • Category Manager

    1 day ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kraft Heinz Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Category Manager – IndirectsProcurement management opportunity in the corporate and commercial indirects teamFlexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remoteCollaborative and dynamic work environment - Melbourne CBDGrow your Procurement Category Career with Kraft HeinzAre you a seasoned procurement professional looking to drive business value...

  • Category Manager

    5 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia McCain Foods Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Position Title:Category ManagerPosition Type:Regular - Full-TimePosition Location:MelbourneRequisition ID:38905In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.About The Role.We have an outstanding opportunity for an...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Water Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Job Number:979712Work type:Permanent Full TimeLocation:Melbourne - DocklandsCategories:Accounting & Finance, Strategy, Planning, Project ManagementWho we areIn Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.As caretakers for Melbourne's water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.Each time you...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    About the Company Our client is a globally recognised FMCG business with a proud heritage of creating quality food products enjoyed by millions of households every day. With a strong local presence and a focus on innovation, they continue to grow across the Australian and New Zealand grocery landscape. The culture is supportive and collaborative, with a...

  • Marketing Manager

    3 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Marketing Room Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Due to strong demand, we are looking for passionate Marketers with senior experience to work with our clients on a part-time basis.The RoleAs the client's in-house Marketing Manager, your primary role will be developing a strategic yet pragmatic marketing plan aligned with their business goals. You'll then coordinate the implementation of the plan by using...

  • Category Manager

    1 day ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 7-Eleven Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Firstly, what we offer youHighly flexible work environment (including WFH)Bonus & incentive program1 day paid volunteer leave per yearUnlimited access to LinkedIn LearningStore discounts, and free 7-Eleven CoffeeSocial club & Open committee with regular eventsWe are human centred organisation and our people are at the core of everything we do. This is a true...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Downer EDI Limited Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    The Group Category Manager (Facilites Management) plays a key strategic role within Downer's Group Procurement & Property team, responsible for developing and implementing high-impact category strategies across indirect sourcing portfolios. This position supports the company's goal of enabling communities to thrive by driving value creation, innovation,...