AddressWorking in retail is fast-paced, and at Coles Express for Viva Energy Retail, the rubber really hits the road. It's not a typical 9-5, so you can easily blend life and work. And as part of a small station team, you'll enjoy the variety and speed that offering convenience to local and on-the-move customers brings.
About the team
Coles Express has recently been acquired by Viva Energy Retail, Australia's largest single branded convenience and retail network.
Viva Energy Retail is a mobility and convenience division of Viva Energy Australia with a high-quality national network of fuel and convenience stores located in metro, regional and on main transport routes, and provides an advantaged position to serve the on-road and local suburban convenience markets.
We currently have an opportunity for Category Manager - Salty Snacks and Ice Cream, to join the Viva Retail Merchandise team. You will have full accountability of the P&L of one of the portfolio and be expected to develop a winning category strategy to implement across our stores.
About the role
You will need the ability to build strong internal and external relationships and be able to optimise your operation to drive improved sales and profit outcomes. This role will require you to work end-to-end; set a high-level strategy and engage with our store network to drive excellent execution of your plan.
Utilising your strategic skills, you will identify growth opportunities within your category and partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver a point of difference for our customer base and increase our share within the market. Please note this is a 15 month maternity leave contract.
You'll also:
- Deliver the best offer for customers making Viva Energy Retail (VER) the number 1 convenience retailer in the market.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Pricing, Trade Planning, eCommerce and Range & Space teams to deliver the best customer proposition and commercial returns for Viva Energy Retail
- Manage supplier negotiations, joint business planning and management of supplier income streams.
- Drive the promotional and loyalty programs through the product and services offer
- Build strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, using your negotiation and influencing skills to drive the direction of the category
- Accountable for instore trials of transformative product innovation projects for the category
About you and your skills
You will have demonstrated Category Management and/or Merchandise experience within a retail or FMCG environment.
You'll also have:
- Outstanding influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to operate in a dynamic, customer-driven retail environment
- Proven ability to champion and drive change through engaging with senior leadership
- Strong financial acumen within a highly commercial environment.
- Customer first approach
Fuel your next move
If you like the sound of us (and our corny servo puns) apply now.
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including our First Nations Peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Where possible, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.
IMPORTANT
By applying for this position at Coles Express, you are consenting to Coles sharing your personal information with Viva Energy Retail Pty Ltd (Viva Energy). From 1 May 2023, Viva Energy became the owner of sites currently trading as 'Coles Express'. Coles is continuing to provide recruitment services to Viva Energy and may pass on your personal information for the purpose of reviewing your application, your suitability for employment and if you are successful, for the purpose of your employment. Coles will manage your personal information in accordance with Coles Careers - Candidate Privacy Policy. Information about how Viva Energy collects and handles personal information is available at www.vivaenergy.com.au/contact/privacy-policy.
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