Category Manager

at  PETstock Pty Ltd

Pets and animals bring us together and inspire us to be better people. From our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists and online brands, from Australia to New Zealand, the Petstock Group is our symbol of unity, passion and progress.
As the Category Manager, you will play a part in delivering customer focused ranging and promotions to maintain differentiation. Here’s what you can expect in the role…

The Opportunity located in our Ponsonby Support office…

• Be responsible for developing annual category strategies
• Negotiate innovative & compelling promotional offers with vendors
• Deliver range and pricing reviews in line with review calendar
• Source & select in line with company vision & merch plans
• Achieve mutual business development goals
• Implement Category Business Plan to achieve budgeted KPIs
• Oversee product set-up and maintenance in they system
• Co-ordinate all category-based communications to stores and operational teams

If you have the below experience, we would love to hear from you!

• Demonstrated understanding of retail metrics and drivers
• Proven ability to negotiate and supplier management
• Demonstrated experience in Category Management, Overseas Importing, Product Development
• Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders
• Proven history in category buying
• Preferably a tertiary qualification or 3 years’ experience in similar Buyer / Cat Man role
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
• Team player, with ability to build & maintain strong working relationships
• A passion for all things animals

It’s a great time to join us and we’re excited to introduce you to the Petstock World…if this sounds like you, apply online today!
If this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for and you love Pets as much as we do, we would love to hear from you!
Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - https://www.linkedin.com/company/petstock
In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation
Our diversity makes us better…we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.
About Us
We are the Petstock Group, a network of energetic and passionate businesses, brands and pet lovers coming together to champion the health and wellbeing of our pets.
Our connections with pets help us as people…at the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.
The Petstock Group is built on family values and our passion for pets and animals. We have built a strong, inspirational, and inclusive culture where hard work, fun, laughter & happiness is the norm.
Inspired by pets, to grow as people, the Petstock world is one where anything is possible, together we make an impact for people, pets, and the planet.

Please refer the Job description for details