Supercheap Auto Category Manager | January 2025 Start ConsideredHybrid

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and strategic professional looking to make a measurable impact in retail.

Why Join Supercheap Auto? Supercheap Auto is part of Super Retail Group, a trusted retail name established in 1972. With over 330 stores across Australia and New Zealand and more than 4,000 team members, we’re proud of our legacy in specialty automotive retail. We believe in empowering our people, nurturing a positive team culture, and providing a rewarding work environment.

 What We Offer:

• Supportive Environment: Benefit from an inclusive work culture, experienced mentorship, and a leader who truly cares about your success.
• Flexibility & Well-being: Enjoy hybrid work options, wellbeing initiatives, and flexible arrangements that prioritize work-life balance.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and career advancement are integral to our culture, with growth opportunities at every level.
• Exclusive Benefits: Access discounts across all of our brands, plus additional perks for health, well-being, entertainment, travel, and family.
• Innovation-Focused Culture: Join a creative and agile team, working to drive change and innovation in our industry.
• Employer of Choice: Proudly recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for our commitment to gender equality.

About The Role:

As a Category Manager, you’ll lead and drive profitability and product alignment with our partners and customers. You’ll focus on delivering a customer-centric shopping experience through tailored, solution-based offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead category management initiatives to maximise sales, margin, and market share within the automotive sector
• Develop and execute category strategies tailored to trade customer requirements
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive end-to-end category performance
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimise product assortment and pricing strategies

About You:

• Extensive Category Management Experience: Proven track record of success in category management, showcasing deep understanding of the category lifecycle from planning, product selection to pricing, promotion, and performance analysis.
• Category Strategy Development & Execution: Development & execution of strategies that drive growth and enhance the overall customer experience
• Customer-Centric Approach: Strong background in working with trade customers and understanding their unique needs.
• Strategic and Analytical Mindset: Ability to develop forward-thinking strategies, backed by robust data analysis, leveraging insights to make informed decisions, adapt to market changes, and maintain competitive advantage in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Relationship Building: Skilled at fostering relationships across departments, suppliers, and external partners.
• Communication and Negotiation Skills: Strong communicator with the ability to negotiate and influence at various organizational levels.
• Advanced Technical Skills: Proficient in data analysis tools and systems, with advanced computer skills to manage data and reporting requirements.

If you’re a driven and resourceful professional who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our success story.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: 

Super Retail Group celebrates diversity and fosters a workplace culture of inclusion. We know that a diverse and inclusive environment benefits our employees and enhances our customer experience.