Assistant Category Manager

• Fantastic development role for someone with strong analytical and coordination skills
• Support the planning and execution of category strategies across our Core Brand portfolio
• Western Sydney-based hybrid role with competitive remuneration.

Drive the next wave of growth at Manassen Foods by bringing world-class food brands into the Australian market.

Are you a looking to build a career in FMCG category, sales or commercial functions? At Manassen Foods, we're on a mission to build the strongest portfolio of food brands in the country—and our Assistant Category Manager for Core Brands will be at the heart of it.

This role plays a critical part in delivering day-to-day operational support, managing category data, contributing to category reviews, supporting promotional activity, and retailer presentations. If you are currently in key account management and looking to move into category, this is the role for you.

Why Join Us?

At Manassen, we don’t just distribute great food—we build brands, drive category growth, and deliver with excellence.

• Play a lead role in shaping our brand portfolio and long-term growth strategy
• Represent Manassen to leading global food brands
• Enjoy autonomy, commercial ownership, and clear strategic impact
• Join a high-performing, collaborative team in a growing FMCG business
• Learning and development opportunities as well as career planning
• Work in a flexible hybrid environment working Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office - we’re based in Western Sydney
• Competitive remuneration, bonus opportunity, benefits program, novated leasing option

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support Category Strategy Execution: Assist in the delivery of category initiatives for Core Brands across key retail and foodservice customers. Coordinate category-related inputs for promotional plans, planogram reviews, and product launches.
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain and update category performance trackers, sales data, and product databases. Assist in preparing presentations for internal strategy reviews and external customer meetings. Ensure data accuracy across key platforms (e.g. Circana, Quantium, retailer portals).
• Cross-Functional Support: Liaise with the Insights and Sales teams to ensure the successful execution of category plans at shelf. Provide administrative and coordination support for key meetings, including agenda setting, action tracking and follow-ups.
• Supplier & Partner Coordination: Assist in compiling reports and dashboards used for quarterly reviews and joint business planning. Coordinate product information and sample submissions to support product transitions, launches or deletions.
• Continuous Improvement & Learning: Identify opportunities to improve category workflows and reporting processes. Stay up to date with shopper trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics relevant to assigned categories.

What You’ll Bring

• Some experience in category support, commercial analysis, key account management, or territory management.
• Excellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and data systems (e.g. Circana/IRI, Nielsen, or retailer portals)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing or related field (preferred)

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about brand development and related successes, we want you on our team. APPLY NOW