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Category Manager – Water Sports

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeHybridStrathpine QLD 4500, AustraliaMarketingProductPosted 1 month agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

As a Category Manager for Water Sports, you will take charge of the entire category lifecycle, from ideation to sourcing and sales. This job is crucial in balancing commercial success with customer satisfaction and sustainability. Collaborating with internal teams and global partners, you will create exciting product ranges that resonate with customers and drive market growth.

You'll be responsible for

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Category Strategy & Growth

Shape winning category strategies that unlock growth opportunities and elevate the customer experience.
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Range & Assortment Management

Curate compelling, data-led ranges that balance innovation, relevance and commercial performance.
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Financial Performance

Drive strong sales and margin outcomes through smart pricing, forecasting and product lifecycle management.

Key criteria

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Retail category leadership experience

Proven experience as a Merchant, Buyer, or Category Manager in retail.

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Commercial and financial acumen

Strong capability in driving sales performance and gross profit.

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Supplier and sourcing expertise

Demonstrated capability in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.

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5 criteria for this job
Retail category leadership experience
Proven experience as a Merchant, Buyer, or Category Manager in retail.

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Commercial and financial acumen
Strong capability in driving sales performance and gross profit.

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Supplier and sourcing expertise
Demonstrated capability in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.

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Pricing and profit optimisation
Track record of optimising pricing and product lifecycles.

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Influential stakeholder engagement
Confident influencer able to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

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