Retail Category Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia People Equity Full time

Respected & loved consumer-led retail group experiencing phenomenal growth
- High profile role-take a thriving category portfolio from 'great to greater''
- Culture of care & flexibility. You will feel valued every day in every way

**What's in this for you?**
- **Feel a strong sense of belonging and value**: as part of this incredible culture, where health and well-being is at the core
- **Feel valued & rewarded in every way**:Enjoy the lifestyle offices and flexible working options and earn a package ahead of the market norms
- **Thrive in one of the lead Category Management roles with a booming category portfolio**:this is a 'great to greater' scenario
- **Partner with some of the largest FMCG suppliers in the country**: Build further on the mutual respect and trust
- **Be a part of one of the most-watched & admired retailers**, who continues to thrive and prosper, regardless of market conditions
- **Rewards**:Simply put, there are plenty of them - financial and non

**Your prospective employer**:
**This is a role where you can make a real difference and have a lot of fun along the way.**

**What you will do in an average week**:
**Working with and across a multi-disciplined team you will have full accountability and empowerment for the customer offer in your category portfolio. This role will see you**:

- Take the lead on the category development schedule and range review process
- Push the boundaries of excellence by further introducing, developing, and executing first-class category plans, pricing, and product assortments
- Assess innovation from suppliers and private label strategies to ensure your destination category remains competitive with strong brand differentiation
- Manage the promotional programs to ensure that there is a year-on-year growth plan in sales and gross profit
- Identify the 'opportunity buys' and plan these into the promotional schedules
- Lead and manage the strategic relationships with suppliers including negotiations of trading terms, deals, promotional offers and volume rebates
- Importantly, have a 'laugh,' enjoy the culture and all of the opportunities within

**Here's what it will take**
- **You are proven**:You have experience as a high performing Category Manager or Buyer within a retailer
- **Your category experience**: This category falls within the classification of 'Consumer/Hard/Fast Moving goods. Irrespective all category backgrounds will be considered. (It's the merchant we are looking for vs the category expert)
- **It's a given** you have skill sets in inventory management, negotiating and building supplier relationships and you are always in it for a 'win-win.' It's your 'eye for commercial ranging' and developing solution-based category plans that sets you apart
- **You are innately passionate**: You are a natural go-getter, who has the 'will' and 'want' to make a difference
- **You are authentic and down to earth**:this oozes from your every pore
- **You inspire**: You have drive, determination, and commitment that inspires others and you are always 'in it for the team'
- **You listen **and others listen to you; your natural style is collaborative

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