Assistant Category Manager - Skincare and Cosmetics at Coles Group

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Acumen, Procurement, Project Management, Merchandising, Analytical Skills, Category Strategy, Cross Functional Experience, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Influencing Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact. About the team Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor. About the role As an Assistant Category Manager, you’ll part of the broader Health & Beauty team and report through to the Category Manager. You will be a in a role that is fast paced, with numerous strategic objectives to deliver in the coming Financial Year. You will manage the end-to-end promotional trade plan and work closely with varied global and domestic suppliers as part of this.   You will assist the Category Manager in growing profitable category sales, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting the customer-centric category strategy.  You will be responsible for leading trade planning, ranging of new and exciting product categories whilst also managing a variety of projects.  You'll also: •    Have end to end accountability, managing forecasting and range reviews.  •    Manage the collection, and maintenance of all category data, including promotional systems, data systems and new lines. •    Deliver against the overall category strategy. •    Execute the category’s pricing, promotion, range selection and layout development. •    Develop strong supplier relationships to effectively partner and execute goals.     About you and your skills To be a successful candidate in this position, you will have experience as an Assistant Category Manager, or similar, with experience from the retail, or FMCG industry.  You’ll also need:  •    Strong commercial acumen with experience applying this to interpret industry dynamics and competitive retail landscape  •    Skills within procurement/sourcing of products •    Project Management skills and experience •    Knowledge of the merchandising function and processes •    Demonstrated analytical skills through proactively sourcing customer insights to formulate category recommendations •    Ability to build and articulate category strategy •    Cross functional experience with teams to manage and execute projects •    Developed communication skills and strong negotiation and influencing skills, with both internal and external stakeholders    Please note that applications will close on Wednesday December 3rd, 2025. #EC-LI1 What’s in it for you? Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it. Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in. Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings. Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers. Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training. Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family. Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares. About the recruitment process We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au Job ID: 174271 Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Category Manager, you will manage the end-to-end promotional trade plan and work closely with varied global and domestic suppliers. You will assist the Category Manager in growing profitable category sales and maintaining strong supplier relationships.