We've been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30‐listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You'll not only get to see your work make a difference, you'll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.
About The Team
Our Commercial team is a large, but a close‐knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long‐lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australians eat and live better every day. And the best part? We're all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
About The Role
Love shaping product ranges and driving growth? As our Category Manager, you'll take the lead on category performance for QuiteLike meal subscriptions – forecasting demand, building strategies for ready‐to‐heat products, and expanding our extended range "top‐ups". You'll play a key role in improving customer experience, boosting retention, and supporting the Coles Commercial team on growth initiatives as required.
This role reports to the Commercial Lead and is based in Melbourne. You'll collaborate with culinary, sourcing, supply chain, and digital product teams, as well as suppliers and Coles BU category teams, to deliver plans that delight customers and hit commercial targets.
About You And Your Skills
You're a commercial thinker with a passion for products and a knack for turning insights into action. You thrive in fast‐paced environments, love solving problems, and know how to balance strategy with hands‐on execution.
You'll also bring:
* 5+ years in category management, commercial trading, or similar roles within FMCG, retail, or e‐commerce.
* Experience in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
* Proven ability to manage category growth strategies and extended range development.
* Strong project management skills with experience launching new propositions.
* Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
If you're ready to shape the future of online meals and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
* Flexible working options – we support a positive work‐life balance and provide hybrid working options.
* Office perks – gym facility, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini‐Coles supermarket, fooderie hub, school holiday program and more.
* Discounts – team members receive a 5% discount all year round on Supermarket and Liquor purchases. Additional periods of double discount (10%) and exclusive hotdeals are also available.
* Reward through recognition – earn and share points on the 'mythanks' platform, redeemable for gifts and electronic card.
* Opportunities for learning and development – career development programmes and job‐specific training.
* Paid parental leave – permanent team members receive paid parental leave.
* Investment in your future – annual team member share plan allows pre‐tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles shares.
About The Recruitment Process
We're continuing to build a gender‐equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details, visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email .
Job ID 176850
Employment Type Full time
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