Great company culture with access to health & well-being platforms Training & leadership programs, opportunities for career development Generous family & friends discount and referral incentives Position Title: Assistant Category Manager The Opportunity 80k Base + Super Full-time position based in our stunning Port Melbourne office The Assistant Category Manager will play a vital role in supporting our Tile, Stone, Timber & Trade ranges.
Reporting to the Executive GM of Global Sourcing, you'll work to ensure the success and profitability of the categories and provide cross-functional coordination.
This role will see you build and maintain strong supplier relationships both locally and globally, improve product rollouts, optimise procedures and workflows, and support the periodic review of ranges.
Our Core Values Safe - Respect - Teamwork - Customer Obsessed - Relentless Improvement Your Responsibilities Product and Price Conduct market analysis, collate research and recommend strategic product marketing decisions based on insights Identify new market opportunities, demand and potential for sales through market research and feedback from retail/sales team Provide advice on product mix, pricing and target channels Management of pricing based on market trends.
Prepare pricing reviews and work on initiatives to optimise margins Preparation of monthly / quarterly and annual product reviews Lead cross functional projects related to product category improvement Assist in the range direction & creation for emerging markets and assist in building category plans for new and existing opportunities Analysing and reporting on consumer sales and preferences Regularly plan and organize Trade promotions campaigns according to the demands of peak and low seasons Management of promotional calendars, briefing of plans to stores via GTM; Manage all promotional pricing with Pronto ERP Work with suppliers to ensure 'New Release' or 'Restock' of goods to be promoted in-store in a timely manner for sales Work closely with corporate and franchise stores supporting product related enquiries including bi-annual visits to all stores Attend relevant trade shows and internal training events to support categories About You Minimum 2 years experience working in a similar role Hold strong data management skills, in particular, item registration and supplier set-up High-level time management, organisational skills and attention to detail Strong ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with others Strong computer literacy, with experience in Excel Experience using Pronto or similar ERPs Why join us?
In reward for your hard work, we'll offer you training and leadership development, health and well-being programs and opportunities for career progression.
Why our wonderful team choose to work with us: Job security, in a well-established, growing company Opportunities for career progression – we promote from within!
Training, development and leadership courses Access to health & well-being programs including EAP Annual Gala event, a night of fun and celebration!
An excellent company culture that offers a safe and supportive environment Generous staff and family discounts Weekly pay cycle Your birthday is off every year!
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