CATEGORY MANAGER (BOOK) - PARENTAL COVER 16-MONTHSPosted: 28/11/2024
Closing Date: 28/12/2024
Job Type: Temporary
Job Category: Buying & Merchandise
Dymocks Retail is a nationally recognised multi-channel retail brand with over 40 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.
Job DescriptionA rare opportunity has opened for a passionate non-fiction book buying specialist to join our national buying team as a Category Manager! We are looking for a talented individual to start in early January 2025 and run through to early June 2026, on a 16-month fixed term contract covering parental leave.
Reporting to the Head of Book Buying, our new Category Manager will be responsible for buying across the non-fiction categories for the Dymocks retail network and from a key part of the book buying team.
We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and commercially minded individual, who will be responsible for;
Managing all aspects of non-fiction buying and promotion across several categories at a national level with a view to improving sales and profitability of categories.Utilising your knowledge of and passion for the book market to maximise margins and add real value to our stores.Maintaining our existing relationships with publishers and other external stakeholders and forming new partnerships with suppliers who fit our retail store's range.Supporting and liaising with franchise owners and company owned 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 varied market position.Working with the Merchandise, Marketing and Digital teams to create a promotions calendar that will support sell through and other KPIs, including but not limited to Book of the Month and Dymocks Top 101.Conducting sales and market share analysis for current and recent promotions.Reviewing buying processes to ensure maximum efficiencies.Desired Skills and ExperienceAs the successful candidate you will bring:
Previous buying experience in managing categories of products at a national level within a retail or wholesale environment.Previous experience in the book industry (retail or publishing) preferred but not essential.A genuine passion for books.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.Advanced skills with the suite of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.When applying for the role please include a cover letter outlining your interest in working with Dymocks and your relevant Buying experience. Please also specifically address the following questions:
What will you bring to this role and Dymocks?Applications that do not include a cover letter and do not address the specific question will not be considered. If you have the drive, passion and willingness to achieve instrumental results, then apply now!
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