Junior Category Manager

Are you a gun computer salesperson dreaming to work at head office?

Do you want to collaborate with the worlds largest brands such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS just to name a few?

This could be the job for you!

Leading Edge is a veteran in business being around for nearly 40 years! We are the true supporter of independent retail with a team of experts boasting years of experience across categories such as Computers, Electronics, Home Appliances, Entertainment, Books and Jewellery! Our mission is simple, to help small and family businesses survive and thrive.

Leading Edge has 400+ stores nationally, all owned and operated by locals in their community.

We are on the look out for a new Junior Category Manager to support our Computer/IT Category. Being the link between our suppliers and stores, no two days are the same in this unique role which blends buying, account management and sales.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Supporting the Computers Head of Category with supplier relationship management, data management, communication, conference support, and marketing campaign planning
2. Developing professional working relationships with team members, vendors & retail members
3. Providing prompt, professional responses to vendor and store queries
4. Acting as the primary contact for vendor service programs
5. Liaising with all key stakeholders and executing daily administration tasks – ensuring data is up to date on various platforms
6. Scheduling and coordinating meetings/appointments as required
7. Handling all other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

Don't have head office or buying experience? That's OK. We will provide you all of the tools and resources to succeed along with the opportunity to work side by side with a team of industry experts to nurture you and help you grow in your professional career.

In this role there will be opportunities to attend industry events and conferences, and you will have access to various staff benefit programs. This position offers the potential for career growth and advancement within the company.

Please note, this position is based in Chatswood, NSW. Hybrid work arrangements can be made available for the right candidate, however, weekly office attendance is a must so please be based in Sydney and/or the surrounding areas.