About the Role
Our organization is seeking a Product Category Manager to lead and support a team of merchandising specialists responsible for automotive specialist product categories.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive experience in category management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. A Bachelor's degree in Business or related field is required, with an MBA or advanced degree being desirable.
We are looking for a strategic thinker who can develop and implement comprehensive merchandise strategies that support our overall business goals and customer value propositions.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement category plans that meet car parc and customer needs while maximizing profitability and return on investment.
* Lead and mentor a high-performing merchandising team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and results.
* Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term planning and annual budgeting processes.
* Partner cross-functionally with marketing, operations, digital, and finance to align category strategy with customer experience.
* Analyse market trends, customer behaviour, and the competitive landscape to make well-informed category decisions.
* Build and develop strong vendor relationships, identifying points of competitive advantage to maximize margin and delivery performance.
* Deliver sales and gross margin targets, reviewing and interpreting sales data, forecasts, and KPIs regularly to identify opportunities and risks.
* Work closely with supply teams to optimize availability and ensure timely replenishment.
* Maintain consistency across all customer touchpoints with respect to product presentation, pricing, and storytelling.
About You
To succeed as our Product Category Manager, you will have:
* A deep understanding of category management principles and practices.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Results-driven, with a strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
* A rewarding and challenging career.
* A hybrid working model.
* Staff discounts.
* Private health insurance discounts.
* Employee assistance program.
* A highly safety-conscious work environment.
* Support for working parents.
* Paid volunteer leave.
* Access to our employee platform, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers and more.