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Form of workAbout the Company
Budget Pet Products is Australia's leading online pet and vet store. Established in 2009, they have over 150 (pet-loving) employees running a 24/7 operation in the Gold Coast (head office) and in Derrimut, Melbourne.
Amidst substantial growth, we are actively seeking a Category Manager with the capability to cultivate outstanding working relationships, positioned to create a significant impact in the pet and vet e-commerce industry.
The Role
Based in our Molendinar head office location, you will work with a team of devoted pet enthusiasts with a mission to simplify pet ownership. Play a pivotal role in developing long-term viability strategies of a food category in a high-volume online retail setting.
Your innovative approach and trend-spotting skills will be crucial for driving new opportunities, leading to increased sales and portfolio growth.
To make this come to life, you will:
- Create and implement strategic long-term plans to drive growth in the category, ensuring progress aligns with timelines.
- Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships, showcasing solid influencing and negotiation skills.
- Manage the development and enhancement of major portfolio categories, executing successful supplier plans.
- Analyse sales data and supplier insights to contribute to long-term category strategy and trend identification.
- Managing and optimising product lifecycle and online navigation of product categories; enhancing our products online.
- Oversee individual and total category financial performance, including forecasting, budget management, gross margins, margin optimization, and overall category results.
- Drive sales identification and margin optimisation.
About You
Your natural intrigue with the fast-paced FMCG world and the ever-evolving online space, combine this enthusiasm with a genuine passion for pets and a commitment to delivering outstanding service, will see you're in for an exciting journey!
Ideally, you will have:
- Experience as a Senior Category Manager or Category Manager
- Minimum 1-3 years in FMCG or Pharmacy industry in a similar role.
- Proven experience in growing a category.
- Logical thinking, mathematical inclination, and an innovative spirit.
- Analytical and commercial mindset.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong computer literacy and high levels of attention to detail.
- Results-driven with high levels of influencing and presentation skills.
- Confident, solution-focused, with a can-do attitude.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously in a positive team environment.
- Capability to thrive within an extremely fast-paced environment.
On Offer to You:
- Competitive Salary
- A Vision of Sustained Growth
- Job Security within a Booming Environment
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Help Shape the Future of Commercial Operations
- Make a Tangible Impact Everyday
- A Company Grounded in its Principles
Join this down-to-earth, open, and approachable culture in a people-oriented, pet-passionate business that takes pride in caring for their employees.
If you dream of a future aligned with these principles, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your resume + cover letter today..
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