We are Swaggle, a pet obsessed company on a mission to lighten the load of pet parenting and make life better for pets and their humans.
About Us
As a joint venture with Coles Group, we have the benefits and budget of one of Australia's largest retailers but with the culture of a startup. We are shaping the future of pet retail and finding new ways to care for and spoil our pets.
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate Category Manager to drive our pet product selection and ensure we offer only the best for our four-legged friends and their humans. In this role, you will analyze market trends, build relationships with top pet brands and develop strategies to optimize our product assortment.
* Manage senior stakeholders across different departments.
* Responsible for managing a complex, high-profile category and accountable for growing profitable category sales.
* Be accountable for the execution of the category's pricing, promotion, range selection, layout development and product development.
About You And Your Skills
This role will enable you to be super creative and bring your proven entrepreneurial acumen to the forefront in this exciting role. You'll also need:
* Experience in pet care or pet products.
* A thorough understanding of managing large categories and delivering a clear customer-focused plan.
* Proven category management experience in a fast-paced business.
* Experience managing complex supplier relationships.
* Leadership experience to effectively manage a team and champion team objectives.
* Outstanding influencing, negotiation, and developed stakeholder management skills.
* A dynamic style, to operate in a fast-paced, customer-driven retail environment.
* Strong financial acumen within a highly commercial environment.
What's In It For You?
We offer flexible working options, office perks, discounts, rewards through recognition, opportunities for learning and development, paid parental leave and investment in your future.