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Form of workTemple & Webster is Australia’s number one online retailer of furniture and homewares, with a vision to make the world more beautiful, one room at a time. To realise our vision, we need a Category Manager to join our team and lead the charge in our Home Improvement Category.
If you're ready to make a real impact, shape the future of our brand, and delight our Temple & Webster customers with an unparalleled product range, then this role is for you.
Join us in making the world more beautiful one room at a time!
What we’re looking for
The main responsibilities of this role include:
- Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth and profitability in our Home Improvement area covering; Plumbing, Fixtures, Cabinetry, Tiles, Flooring, HVAC and Window Furnishings
- Collaborate with Buying and Planning team to ensure successful private label range
- Contribute to category budget setting and act quickly to pursue revenue and profit opportunities
- Conduct comprehensive market research to understand consumer preferences and engage top suppliers
- Identify and onboard new suppliers and listings to enhance the product catalog
- Independently conduct meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Build strong, commercial supplier relationships and implement account management plans.
- Contribute to internal and cross-departmental projects
- Conduct regular reviews with internal teams to ensure operational compliance and customer satisfaction
- Drive sales and margin through competitive and data-driven catalogue pricing, collaborating with creative and marketing teams for effective product promotion
What you already have
- Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline
- 3+ years experience in account management, category management, eCommerce or buying
- Deep industry knowledge
- Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strong business results
- Interest and experience in analysis of sales and data
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools
Additional benefits
- Amazing culture
- Competitive salary
- Generous employee discounts across our entire range
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid leave on your birthday
- Paid parental leave
- Catered lunch 3 days a week
- Subsidised breakfast daily
- Free mindfulness practice daily
- Regular celebrations and team socials
- Opportunities to volunteer with our charity partner
