Assistant Category Manager

2 months ago


Hawthorn East, Australia Coles Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

A new role = A new way to win together

You belong at Coles Group where we look ahead, have a plan, and are up for the challenge. We learn and grow by taking career-defining opportunities and this one may just be your next.

About the team

Commercial is a large but close-knit group. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit at Coles Supermarkets, and Coles Local. We pride ourselves on the partnerships that we build, new ideas we develop and how passionately we work on convenient, healthy solutions for our customers. 

 
About the role

We have a 12-month fixed term opportunity for an experienced Assistant Category Manager – Deli & Seafood, where you will lead one of our largest P&L’s in the fresh food space. You will be a in a role that is fast-paced, with numerous strategic objectives to deliver in the coming Financial Year.  You will manage the end-to-end promotional trade plan and work closely with domestic suppliers as part of this high-performance team  

You will assist the Category Manager in growing profitable category sales, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting the customer-centric category strategy.  You will be responsible for leading trade planning, ranging of new and exciting product categories whilst also managing a variety of Projects. 

You'll also:
•    Have end to end accountability, managing forecasting and range reviews. 
•    Deliver against the overall category strategy.
•    Execute the category’s pricing, promotion, range selection and layout development.
•    Develop strong supplier relationships to effectively partner and execute goals.

About you and your skills

To be a successful candidate in this position, you will have experience as an Assistant Category Manager, or a similar role preferably in the fresh food space.

You’ll also need: 
•    Strong commercial acumen with experience applying this to interpret industry dynamics and competitive retail landscape 

•    Project Management skills and experience
•    Demonstrated analytical skills through proactively sourcing customer insights and data to formulate category recommendations
•    Ability to build and articulate category strategy
•    Cross functional experience with teams to manage and execute projects
•    Developed communication skills and strong negotiation and influencing skills, with both internal and external stakeholders 

Please note that applications will close on Wednesday September 25th, 2024.

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With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 130371

Employment Type: Full time



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