THE COMPANY
This Australian retail leader has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, well-designed products that enhance everyday life at home and while entertaining. With a national store network and a sharp focus on private label development, the business is entering a dynamic new phase - investing in innovation, improving processes, and empowering its team to make fast, commercial decisions.
THE ROLE
We're looking for a commercially savvy Category Manager to take ownership of a broad, fast-moving product portfolio within the Everyday & Entertaining space. The role spans general merchandise and consumables and is responsible for a high-SKU, high-volume category with a large, diverse supplier base.
The category carries a significant commercial value within the business and plays a key role in driving both topline performance and strategic growth.You'll balance range planning, supplier negotiation, promotional execution and NPD, all while driving sales, margin and operational performance.
* Own end-to-end category management - from product lifecycle planning to trading and supplier management
* Lead NPD across both functional and trend-led product lines
* Build and execute commercial plans to grow sales and profitability
* Manage a large local and offshore supplier network
* Provide guidance and mentorship to a dedicated Category Assistant
* Work cross-functionally with planning, marketing, logistics and store operations
* Contribute to supplier strategy and identify future category opportunities
* Attend key industry events and supplier visits (2-3 trips per year)
ABOUT YOU
* 5+ years' experience in category management, buying, or merchandise planning
* Background in retail, FMCG, food, or general merchandise categories
* Highly organised and analytical, with a data-led and commercial mindset
* Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management
* Enjoys balancing NPD with core range maintenance and performance optimisation
* Confident managing high SKU counts across multiple suppliers
* Collaborative communicator and cross-functional team player
* ERP system experience (e.g. Microsoft NAV) highly regarded
* Tertiary qualifications in business, supply chain, or marketing preferred
BENEFITS
* Generous base salary + Super + Extras
* Hybrid working (4 days in office)
* Product discounts across all categories
* Free on-site parking
* Supportive, fast-paced team culture
* Travel opportunities (approximately 2-3 times/year)
TO APPLY
Click 'Apply' or send your CV directly to with the subject line "Category Manager - Everyday & Entertaining". All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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