Category Manager

at  endeavour group

LET’S CREATE A MORE SOCIABLE FUTURE TOGETHER

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

Job Description

• Support the development of our Category Strategy - connecting everyone with a drinks experience they’ll love!
• Leverage data & insights to drive continuous improvement and sustainable brand growth for Endeavour.
• Bring your passion and feel the energy.

As a Category Manager, you inspire teams to connect everyone with a drinks experience they’ll love. You support the development and oversee the execution of the 6 - 18 month category strategy (inc product mix, pricing, marketing promotion strategy and distribution) for Endeavour Group or within a retail brand. You work closely with the Category team and cross functional team to manage the commercial and go to market proposition, whilst delivering on core business priorities.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Category Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of the 6-18 month category strategy, including product mix, pricing, marketing promotion, and distribution.
• Data-Driven Growth: Leverage data and insights to understand customer trends, driving continuous improvement and sustainable brand growth.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate across teams and suppliers to ensure efficient on-time delivery of products, marketing campaigns, and promotions in line with the Customer Trade Plan.
• Industry Expertise: Build deep industry knowledge and develop promotional and marketing campaign strategies to meet sales and KPI objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire your team by role-modelling values, building commitment to business strategies, and developing future leaders through feedback and succession planning.

Qualifications

Now let’s talk about you:

• 5+ years of experience in buying, marketing, or commercial roles, particularly within retail, drinks, or business development.
• Strong knowledge of category management, including leveraging customer data and insights, with confidence in the drinks industry.
• Proven ability to work across different categories and functions, with strong negotiation skills and experience in matrix structures.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of leading dynamic and agile teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly regarded in the FMCG and/or Liquor industry, with the ability to translate customer insights into meaningful actions.

• Category Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of the 6-18 month category strategy, including product mix, pricing, marketing promotion, and distribution.
• Data-Driven Growth: Leverage data and insights to understand customer trends, driving continuous improvement and sustainable brand growth.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate across teams and suppliers to ensure efficient on-time delivery of products, marketing campaigns, and promotions in line with the Customer Trade Plan.
• Industry Expertise: Build deep industry knowledge and develop promotional and marketing campaign strategies to meet sales and KPI objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire your team by role-modelling values, building commitment to business strategies, and developing future leaders through feedback and succession planning