From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work. Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you're encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being "right at home" In alignment with the Myer Merchandise strategy and Customer First plan, as a Senior Category Buyer – Hard Home, you will develop, buy and execute a category plan that delivers a compelling and profitable merchandise range that puts the customer first.
12-month secondment Oversee the Tabletop category in this Senior role Perfect opportunity for a Buyer to step up and further develop their leadership skills About the Opportunity Take ownership and drive the execution of the Myer Merchandise strategy for Myer's Tabletop brands Full accountability for trading the category and implementing appropriate tactical activities in relation to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes Further develop your leadership career and act as 2IC for the Category Manager with potential to take on market scoping activities as required Manage complete range selection for national brands including, order placement and financial performance of the business, including budgets, price architecture and sourcing Drive sourcing strategy for the brand ensuring product is sourced in the appropriate markets for both product improvement and margin gain Maintaining solid competitor and trend analysis to remain relevant and build a range to suit the market and Myer customer segmentation Apply advanced negotiation skills to achieve optimal trading terms that deliver commercial targets Work collaboratively with the planning team to determine assortment plans, conduct PSA, build product strategy, and determine best sourcing methods for the product Be responsible for marketing plans and our communications strategy Lead team to high performance through regular and effective coaching, feedback, mentoring and training and development opportunities About you A dynamic, strategic individual with the ability to proactively spot new opportunities for the business within this category Strong business acumen, financial and analytical skills Experienced in trade marketing and strong negotiation skills Passionate for product with experience in ranging that demonstrates interpretation of trends into a successful product range A leader who inspires others and can lead by example Benefits to you: Generous Team Member discounts on all Myer products Work flexibly from home and our Support Office based in Docklands A supportive leadership team Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available Service Recognition and Inspirational People Awards Ongoing training and development for your career progression The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy Here, you're not only an employee. You're a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we're all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life's special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be. Welcome Home! Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
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