Category Manager - Sydney, Australia - Veritas Recruitment

Veritas Recruitment

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 days ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Circa $120k plus super

Collaborative team environment
Business in Growth

Join an exciting business in extreme growth - this business offers retail solutions, providing competitive prices with superior quality

General merchandise - Own your portfolio

100% Australian-owned and established 50 years ago, this business is expanding - New offices, new website, expanding the team but retaining its fantastic culture and ambitions for great honest products and service

The role is a Category Manager in Buying, oversee marketing and sales strategies and coordinate with suppliers, purchases, and other departments to gather information regarding market and sales trends and work to identify the needs of customers.

Reporting to the Head of Merchandise.

Your key duties and responsibilities

Analyse competitors' marketing, selection and pricing and make strategic changes
Develop and implement category strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals
Build profitable relationships with existing suppliers and execute negotiations to secure the best pricing, sales programs, and promotional support
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders both Internal and External (Marketing, Sales, Logistics)
Maintain industry expertise; keep tabs on trends and new product ideas
Maintain and organize product data including key specifications, marketing support material, and competitive comparisons.
Understand and maintain GANTT charts for Category Review Timelines
Financial Category acumen leading up to budget planning/forecasting for new FY
Managing a team of 1 skilled Category Assistants

Skillset and Experience

Minimum of 3 years of Product Category management
Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Position ownership/Team leadership
Experience with General Merchandise/indent product is highly desirable

- 'Seasonal' range building and event 'end to end' category management also highly desirable

Overseas supplier Liaison/Management
Working with Range/Product Launch deadlines

Benefits

Fantastic growth opportunities
Be part of an amazing culture where you are supported to be the best you can be
Recognition through annual bonus (discretionary, performance related)
State of the art new offices and investment in technology

Behaviours

Ambitious:
We are experiencing tremendous growth; we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

Conscientious:
Attention to detail is essential in this role.

Considerate:
Creating a positive team environment is the backbone of our business; we are looking for a team player.

Creative:
Be creative, have the confidence to talk about new ideas.

Dynamic:
Be driven, dynamic and able to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders.

Enthusiastic:
We are looking for someone passionate and eager to join the team who have the drive to succeed.

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