Category Developer - Private Label Brands

About us: 

Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, and today Drakes is the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia employing over 6,000 team members. Growing from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes has retained the same values since day one.

Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.

What we offer you: 

Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people. 

• 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores 
• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!  
• In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities 
• Vehicle leasing opportunities 

About the opportunity: 

We are looking for an individual who is dedicated and proactive whilst having the ability to think on their feet and has the skill set to thrive in a fast-changing environment as a Category Developer - Private Lable.  You'll be passionate about delivering quality work whilst having the adaptability to manage various competing priorities within the allocated time frames and meet deadlines within our marketing team. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the development and growth of Private Label Brands through product development and brand hierarchy.
• Assist with critical path management for new product development local and internationally.
• Introduction and development of quantum staff survey to meet new product development brief. 
• Support the marketing strategies of current and new product development inclusive of marketing research.
• Implement supplier forecasting program to ensure service levels are maintained.
• Assist with Private Label tenders and review process to ensure risk is minimised, but maximum potential is extracted.
• Develop and implement instore point of sale management.
• Update specification registers including MSDS.
• Handle all customer queries and quality control issues with suppliers.
• Establish positive relationships both internally and externally with distribution centres, stock controllers, store managers and suppliers.
• Plan and negotiate promotional programs, with supporting case deals to support brand awareness and growth targets.
• Ensure that suppliers adhere to specifications and legislation requirements.
• Working closely with business and category managers to develop promotional plans and implement strategies.
• Keep up to date with market trends, pricing and new product development.
• Assist with sourcing clearance lines, clearly communicating clearance strategy to internal stakeholders.
• Visit selected Private Label international fairs to develop and stimulate Private Label sales growth.

Your Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in marketing, promotional management and pricing management techniques is highly desirable (bachelor's in marketing or similar qualification). 
• Previous experience in Private Label brand development is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyse data, strong negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of organisation to meet deadlines and build relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Results driven with the ability to see a task through to completion.
• Experience in working in a team environment and individually. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please click on the button below and attach your resume and cover letter that has you stand out as the candidate we must meet.