Category Manager - Commercial Cleaning

Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and trusted by households across the country, Clark Rubber is searching for an experienced Category Manager to join a spirited Product team to manage our Commercial Cleaning range. 

Who Are We?

Clark Rubber is a long established Australian brand, now over 75 years old. With a team of people focused on growth, we are heading into transformational change. This is an exciting time to join Clark Rubber.  For us, no business can grow without the right people in the right roles, and we are looking for those people! Authentic people who have problem-solving skills, people who can step into their strengths, people who understand the fast-paced retail environment and are always willing to support others. No two days will be the same and you will gain valuable experience in the running of an iconic retail brand. 
 

About the Role

The successful candidate will source quality Commercial Cleaning products, develop innovative solutions with suppliers, negotiate trading terms and maintain effective supplier relationships. Another key component of this role is driving sales and profit growth through strategic range management and marketing campaigns, while supporting the network of stores.

Duties

Clark Rubber Category Managers have significant autonomy to manage the full product lifecycle from ideation, competitive sourcing, supply chain, range & margin mix, refining product segments & products, brand custodianship, product training & knowledge, and point of purchase material.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Manage and achieve sales and gross profit margin budgets for the Commercial Cleaning category.
• Provide strategic direction and range concepts to the stores, attending relevant trade shows and monitoring competitor activity.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and agreements with suppliers, sourcing new products and alternative suppliers as necessary.
• Drive marketing and promotional activity, negotiating pricing and meeting promotion timelines.

About You

Category Management experience is required, with a proven track record in achieving sales. 

Other skills and experience required:

• At least 5 years of buying/category management experience, preferably in cleaning categories.
• Self-motivated with a focus on outcomes and result. 
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and trading terms.
• Ability to combine strong strategic and analytical thinking. 
• Skilled at solving problems and commercially minded.
• Capable of understanding the impact of decision making on the business.
• Adaptable to change and able to embrace a growth-oriented mindset in a dynamic work environment
   

Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package including an incentive plan. 
• Staff discount.
• Birthday leave.
• Supportive working environment.
• Contemporary office in vibrant location with barista coffee machine and fully stocked drinks fridge.
• Flexible work arrangements available.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.