Category Manager - Sydney, Australia - FVA Group

FVA Group

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Introduction:

At Fairview, we are passionate about the culture we have built and feel strongly that skills can be learnt but what is critical to the ongoing success and growth of the business is finding the 'right' mix of people who work cohesively together and lift each other up.

Our people are passionate about finding solutions, they look out for one another, believe strongly in building relationships and work collaboratively toward common goals.

We believe in staff development, creating pathways for progression and are committed to empowerment and autonomy for our people.

If you have the drive and determination to blaze new trails through innovation, understand the need for collaboration, are action-oriented and are not afraid to make courageous decisions, with customer satisfaction being at the core of everything you do, then Fairview can take you places.

Description:

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the strategy, roadmap, and value proposition of specified Fairview products.

You will manage the product lifestyle for each specified product to ensure profitable and sustainable growth.

This position may appeal to those with product brand management experience / backgrounds.

The role is based in Fairview's Lithgow OR Sydney Office, however time will be required at both locations.

The Responsibilities

Product Strategy the position in market, value proposition, pricing and targets.
Be the expert on selected products, how they are used in the market, the market's design criterion, and our plan to service and extract value from the market.
Sales Growth Initiatives grow our sales volumes by determining and leading activities
Gain deep marketing insight on customer needs, achieve targeted focus from our sales force, understand customer complaints and feedback, lead and undertake product testing, and develop product displays, samples and promotional materials with the Marketing Team.
Supply Chain Initiatives work with Procurement to lead supply chain activities such as:
Customisation of the product to suit specific requirements, establish supplier service agreements and conditions of purchase, and coordinate supplier provided samples.
Product Development develop our products to meet emerging market requirements including:
Complete the system package with accessories and/or data, and enhancement to the physical qualities of the product offering.

The position will involve working with:
Sales

Provide technical support.
Ensure the sales team is trained and supported so they are confident to promote and sell the products.
Gain feedback in view of product improvement.
Support the process for tendering of projects.

Marketing

Operate as part of the broader Marketing Department.
Ensure all printed and soft literature is up to date and promotes the products.
Provide input into the development of productspecific campaign briefs, inclusive of product USP's, product sales pipeline and targets.
Provide support for the development of Continual Professional Development presentations and training programs specific to your products.
Ensure marketing comms and campaigns are in alignment with the product strategies.

Operations

Ensure supply chain and product quality delivers above market expectations.

Procurement

Support order placement and expediting in accordance with supply / service level agreements.
Performing supplier reviews.
Monthly pricing and forecasting for relevant products.
Resolving product quality issues.

Skills and Experiences:

Knowledge of or experience in the construction / building material industry is preferred.
Knowledge of Fairview's product range is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident with phone calls and facetoface meetings.
Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively.
Attention to detail.
Strong customer relationship and rapport skills.
Track record of achieving targets.
Experience with Smartsheet and NetSuite is preferred.