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Petstock Group
Category Manager
Posted: 5 March
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Overview

Our connections with pets help us grow as people, from our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists, and online brands, from Australia to New Zealand. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life. Join our passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth team where we work hard and love what we do, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!

Why is Petstock the place for you.

* Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
* From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
* Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional paid leave and 4 weeks of paid parental leave
* Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
* Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
* We're built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet.

Job Description

In this role, you will help shape our product range by selecting great items, creating new and exclusive offerings, and keeping categories fresh and on trend. You will review ranges, negotiate strong deals, plan promotions, and track performance to keep things moving in the right direction. You will manage products from setup to launch, keep stores in the loop, and coach your team so everyone shines.

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

* Curate, source and select in line with category plan, company vision and merchandise plans along with creating new & exclusive ranges
* Execute timely Range reviews that deliver improved commercials
* Forward plan, negotiate and confirm 12-month promotional plan
* Negotiate exclusives and first to market opportunities where appropriate along with maintaining current trading terms
* Implement Category Business Plan to achieve budgeted KPIs
* Weekly tracking and summation of performance against Category KPIs including analysis of category data
* Manage the end-to-end product including overseeing product set up and maintenance
* Support our stores with timely communication to inform and enable them to execute on time and deliver an exceptional customer experience
* Develop and coach direct reports through performance & development plans, training & technical skills transfer

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

* 3+ years' experience in a similar role, tertiary qualification desirable although not essential
* Excellent analytical skills to draw insights from customer data and present these along with creative solutions
* Demonstrated understanding of inventory management processes, forecasting and supplier management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience in Category Management, Overseas Importing, Product Development

If this is the opportunity you've been looking for and you love Pets as much as we do, apply today!

Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands -

In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we're proud of the work our Foundation undertakes -

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves. At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.

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