**Introduction**:
Dymocks Retail is a nationally recognised multi-channel retail brand with over 50 locally owned and operated stores across Australia. The largest bookselling network in Australia, we pride ourselves on providing the best experience for our customers through our extensive range of books, gifts, and stationery.
**Description**:
As a Category Manager you will be a passionate, knowledgeable, and commercially minded individual. You will use your proven insights of these areas to maximise sales, market share and profitability.
Reporting to the Buying Manager, you will also be responsible for;
Managing all aspects of buying and promotion for several non-fiction categories at a national level with a view to improving sales and Profitability
Utilising your knowledge of and passion for the book market to maximise margins and add real value to our Franchise Owners and stores
Maintaining our existing relationships with external stakeholders and forming new partnerships with suppliers who fit our retail store’s mix of products
Supporting and liaising with Franchise Owners and stores on all aspects of buying and stock management
Negotiating additional offers, promotions, margins and improved commercial terms with our partners and suppliers which will see Dymocks Retail maintain its unique and wide-ranging market position
Working with the internal Merchandise, Marketing and Digital teams to create a promotions calendar that will not only achieve our targets but maximise the results
Conducting sales and market share analysis for current and recent promotions
Reviewing buying processes to ensure maximum efficiencies
**Skills and Experiences**:
**The successful applicant will have**:
Previous experience managing categories of products at a national level within a retail or wholesale environment
Previous experience in the book industry preferred but not essential
A real passion for book and non-book markets
Demonstrated experience driving results and achieving financial targets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines and maintain a strong focus on the detail
What's on offer
Competitive package
Rare category management position with a market leader
Lots of scope to make positive improvements within an iconic Australian business
📌 Category Manager (Book)
🏢 Dymocks Group
📍 Sydney