Category Manager - North Sydney, Australia - Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd

Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd
Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd
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North Sydney, Australia

4 weeks ago

Olivia Brown

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At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service oriented partner for our customers and to put readers at the centre of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly organised Category Manager to join our DK team.

Reporting to the DK Director, you will manage and oversee the sales, stock procurement and day to day running of DK in Australia.

This includes overseeing the publishing/scheduling, sales and marketing for the DK program, including inventory holdings and sales management and targets.

The role represents the interests of DK in Australia and is responsible for ensuring alignment with the global brand strategies at a local level.


Responsibilities include:


  • Management of the DK publishing program including appraisal, scheduling, pricing, and sales briefings
  • Manage the DK inventory to meet annual targets along with the DK Product Manager
  • Provide guidance to assist in the management of the BD and local licensing publishing requirements, managing costs, schedules, and production requirements.
  • Deliver annual and quarterly budget submissions and revisions
  • Identify, investigate, and facilitate new business/partnership opportunities to provide new and/or increased revenue outcomes.
  • Manage the team annual review process
  • Develop and maintain relationships with international offices DK UK and US.
  • Work with DK Director in providing month end commentary v latest forecast for internal management, commercial, finance and overseas partners

Qualifications and/or experience:


  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Experience in the Australian book trade (mandatory)
  • Tertiary qualification in Marketing/Business (preferable)
  • Previous key account management experience (mandatory)
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills, ability to read a P&L document
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders
  • Excellent time management skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Demonstrates creativity and innovation
All applicants must include a cover letter which outlines your suitability to the role.


Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business.

We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, family status and disability.


Company:
Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd


Country:
Australia


State/Region:
Victoria


City:
North Sydney


Postal Code: 2060


Job ID:257381
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