Category Manager - Agency Front Of Store

Category Manager - Agency & Front of Store

(Gift Cards, Greeting Cards, Mobile Phones, Telco, Magazines, Newspapers & DVDs) 
 

• A passion for relationship building and making a difference in our stores and for our customers will take you far!  
• Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities 
• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A progressive and flexible ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.*
• Parental Leave provision - applies to permanent team members, and excludes casual team Members, fixed term team members and contractors.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements that align with customer needs and commercial objectives.
• Develop and execute category plans that provide a clear roadmap for supply partners, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment.
• Drive sales growth and profit improvement by implementing strategic category initiatives that optimise product offerings and merchandising strategies.
• Identify and capitalise on opportunities that enhance customer satisfaction, streamline store operations, and reduce costs for Woolworths.
• Continuously evaluate supplier capabilities, proactively seek new partnerships, and cultivate existing relationships to secure long-term competitive advantage.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Category Manager in a large supermarket or FMCG environment, or as a high-performing Assistant Category Manager ready for a Category Management appointment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing customer-focused category plans aligned with the divisional strategy and supported by sound commercial insights and data.
• Strong negotiation and influence skills with cross-functional and external stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Ability to become an industry expert in the field of responsibility within Australia.
• Passion for product and product development, staying at the foreFront of innovation and continuous improvement.
   

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.
 
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.