Category Manager

Are you ready to drive strategic growth and significantly impact our product and brand portfolio?

Tradeware is searching for an experienced Category Manager to lead our dynamic brand and product strategies, driving profitable and sustainable growth for our business.

Who We Are

At Tradeware, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and excellence.

We connect people with great products every day, and we are guided by a consumer-led and customer-driven mindset. As we continue to grow, your role will be pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of our owned and supply partner brands.

Your Role

This position is perfect for a leader who thrives on making impactful decisions and driving significant business outcomes. As a Category Manager, you will:

• Develop and execute innovative category, product, and pricing strategies to expand market share and enhance profitability.
• Manage supplier relationships, fostering the development of productive and strategic partnerships.
• Lead and mentor your direct report, working together with your Product Manager to effectively develop and launch new products to market.
• Collaborate with teams from Executive, Key Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Inventory, and Finance to achieve cohesive end-to-end outcomes.
• Lead our budget planning cycle, perform category and product reviews, and manage new product development and compliance.
• Drive market research initiatives, defining channel offerings, distribution plans, and customer value propositions.
• Influence marketing strategy and support Key Account Managers with data-driven insights and compelling sales pitches.

What You Bring

An ideal candidate will have:

• Proven expertise in Category Management with a strong track record of portfolio performance.
• Exceptional financial acumen, adept with budgeting, cost management, and pricing strategy.
• Robust project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking, combined with influential communication skills.
• A passion for growth and performance
• Desired: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and experience in Paint and Cleaning categories.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary plus Superannuation
• National Incentive scheme
• Fully Maintained Company Vehicle
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A chance to work with a company that values innovation and is poised for significant growth.

How to Apply

If you want to join a team who helps each other be their best and work for a place who innovates and is always striving for results, then please apply today!

To submit your application, please forward your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why this is the next role for your career?

Applications will only be accepted through the seek website and confidentiality is assured.

Please note that whilst we will contact candidates with suitable experience and skills by phone, overwhelming response rates may mean that we are regrettably, unable to contact unsuccessful candidates personally.

No recruitment agencies, please.