ABOUT TRADELINK
Tradelink offers a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry.
With more than 200 retail branches and 100 Showrooms across the country, we sell a high-quality range of bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as tools, parts and fittings. With 150 years in the industry, there’s a reason we’re Australia’s trusted name in plumbing supplies.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are excited to go to market for the Category Development Manager role. This is an exciting New opportunity to join a well-established and close-knit Category team. This end to end role will see you support the start-up and development of our new category vision. To do this you will have a thorough understanding of driving revenue growth by optimising price, promotions and range execution. You will leverage insights from leveraging multiple data sources, consumer insights, industry knowledge and utilising your foresight to provide recommendations to the wider team.
The role will include, but is not limited to:
- Proactively developing & driving new category strategy plans in Civil, HVAC and Fire
- Contribute with your expertise in category trends & growth drivers as a team member of a cross-functional team in strategy execution and activity planning
- Evaluating new launch opportunities as part of the business planning process
- Holding extensive experience in a range of technical and soft disciplines, including tendering, contract negotiations and stakeholder management
- Developing recommendations and plans for category budget allocations for strategic, critical and profitable brands
- Develop innovative marketing solutions that are both comprehensive and cost effective
As the Successful Candidate
Have 5+ years’ experience in Category Management/Product Management/ Insights and Sales Strategy. You will have notable achievements in delivering category growth initiatives and objectives whilst proven experience in managing multiple projects using strong leadership skills. We are looking for a strategic thinker who has good category management understanding with analytical insight.
Someone who displays organisational and effective planning skills combined with a sense of urgency and can meet deadlines. High energy levels, initiative, tenacity and a professional commitment to work ethic.A change agent who possesses a creative thought process to tackle old and emerging issues with a fresh, new approach. Adept at Category Management strategies with strong analytical skills. Can take initiative, identify opportunities and implement solutions with little direction. Hold excellent project management skills with proven ability to negotiate.
Come and build your career with us.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions.