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The Opportunity available starting Mid-August in our Southbank location.
At Petstock, pets are at the centre of everything we do—and food is one of the most important ways we support their health and happiness. We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to take ownership of our Canine & Feline Food category for a 12 Month fixed term contract, commencing mid-August.
This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you will shape strategy, influence key partnerships, and bring innovative category plans to life.
About the Role
As Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving category performance, delivering customer-focused ranges, and creating compelling promotional strategies that set Petstock apart.
What your day will look like:
Develop and execute annual category strategies aligned to business goals
Negotiate innovative and commercially compelling promotions with suppliers
Lead range reviews and pricing strategies in line with the review calendar
Source and select products aligned to company vision and merchandising plans
Build strong supplier partnerships to achieve mutual growth outcomes
Deliver the Category Business Plan to meet budgeted KPIs
Oversee product setup and ongoing maintenance in systems
Coordinate category communications across stores and operational teams
You are a confident and commercially minded Category Manager who brings both strategic thinking and execution excellence.
You will bring:
Proven experience in a Category Manager or Buyer role
Strong understanding of retail metrics and commercial drivers
Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation and relationship management
Experience across category management, product development or importing
Ability to influence and engage multiple stakeholders
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
A collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for pets and the pet industry
Work with a purpose-driven, pet-loving team
Take ownership of a high-profile and meaningful category
Collaborate with passionate, experienced professionals
Be part of a business that is growing across Australia and New Zealand
It is an exciting time to join Petstock, and we are looking forward to welcoming someone who is ready to make their mark. If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply today and step into the Petstock world.
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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.
At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.
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