Senior Category Manager - Convenience

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role

Bring your Category Management expertise to shape exceptional customer experiences while driving revenue and category profit growth.

As a convenience category specialist, you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver an optimised customer journey and take ownership of category planning and ranging, pricing and promotions, supplier relationship management, and negotiation.

What You’ll Do

Drive growth in revenue (including NRI & back margin) and category profit, via the use of master data analytics, customer insight and Joint Business Plans delivering growth & market share increases.

Work cross functionally & collaboratively to deliver an optimised customer journey, driving customer penetration, frequency & ATV.

Be accountable for inventory/working capital management to deliver KPIs.

Work closely with the Assistant Category Manager to ensure business priorities are delivered in a timely & accurate manner.

Maintain a solid understanding of the performance of your category and provide insightful updates to weekly meetings.

From time to time, work within project teams that will deliver specific objectives within a finite time frame.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years’ experience in retail category management

Thorough knowledge of the FMCG industry and convenience category

Proven experience managing successful supplier relationships

Previous experience in team management is a plus

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical & ability to translate customer/market insight into category plans driving profit growth

Perks & Benefits

Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week

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Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages

Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network

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Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements

Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus

• ️ Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day

Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

APPLY NOW and let’s make travel retail magic together!