At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.
Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities: Source, negotiate, review, and communicate as an experienced commercial category leader.Develop and oversee the category plan and growth of the category proposition in the marketplace.Utilise product development and category management expertise to bring new ranges to life, focusing on key furniture trends, innovative design, and customer appeal.Lead the customer-centric, multi-channel value proposition and strategy for the category portfolio.Analyse market trends and customer data to align offerings with evolving preferences.Develop and execute a strategic trade plan that meets category sales, net margin, and EBT targets.Coach, develop, and mentor a Category Assistant.Key Attributes: Established analytical capabilities with strong data literacy.Well-developed financial/commercial acumen with an established understanding of merchandise financial KPI's.Strong communicator and negotiator who can influence and present.Extensive experience in a merchandise category environment, with direct sourcing expertise at both national and international levels.Ability to identify and act on macro and micro trends.Demonstrated success in designing and launching products in a retail environment.Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.Self-motivated, success-oriented, and a team player with a proactive attitude.Tertiary study in Business, Commerce or Engineering would be an advantage.It's all in a day's work when you're part of the Officeworks community – where you're not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment, flexible working arrangements, a key focus on wellbeing and safety, generous discounts, ongoing training and development opportunities, and an industry-leading Growing Families policy.
At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities.
Officeworks is a 'Circle Back Initiative' employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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