At BCF (Boating, Camping, Fishing) we are just as passionate about your leisure time as we are about ours
- We have a great team culture that is energetic, supportive and fun
- We are proud of our products and the range of international and exclusive brands we provide to our Customers, in stores and on-line, right across Australia.
- We offer the benefits of flexible working arrangements in retail leadership. This is real life at BCF
- We don't just sell products; we're about inspiring our customers to get the most out of their leisure time and we want the same for our team
**About the role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager Apparel. Whilst our National Support office is based in Strathpine, Brisbane, this is a role that can be carried out from anywhere within Australia. We are looking for a passionate Category Manager who will be responsible for maximising commercial outcomes for the Category through alignment of the range offering with trade partners, customers, and the market which enables a customer centric shopping experience and supports the delivery of the BCF Strategy.
Each day will bring something different but key responsibilities of this role will be to:
- Ensure financial results are delivered against Category budgets and business KPI's
- Strategic Business Planning of ranges to maximise sales and profit
- Effectively manage all aspects of allocated category ensuring performance is aligned to business expectations.
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements
- Complete regular and comprehensive range reviews
- Motivate and guide individuals and, build high performing teams that leverage diversity; with a clear direction and focus on meeting business and personal goals
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve business priorities
**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will be a results driven and outcome focused individual, you will also bring:
- 3 - 5 years soft goods Buying experience in Australia and NZ and / or NZ, demonstrated success in this.
- Numerical skills, negotiation, understanding budgets, being able to execute that
- Flair for product and understanding the needs of the Customer
- Proven track record for negotiating positive outcomes internally and externally
- Trade partner management
- Margin management & pricing experience
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- The ability to engage, build lasting relationships and influence key internal and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
- Experience in local or overseas product buying
- Solid analytical skills, coupled with intermediate capabilities in Excel
- Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and BW would be advantageous
**We Offer**:
- Flexible work arrangements, hybrid set up between the office and home
- Commitment to your professional development with ongoing opportunities for progression
- Generous Team Member Discounts across all Super Retail Group brands
- Perks Program including discounts on health and well-being, entertainment, travel and accommodation and more
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