What's in it for You?
Own a high-growth adventure category – shape the national strategy for 4x4, touring roof racks across a major retail network.
Be the category voice – lead range, pricing and promotions in one of retail's most passionate customer segments Accelerate your career – a visible, commercial role in a role with broad exposure and genuine progression opportunities for performers Build powerful partnerships – work directly with leading brands, the private label team and suppliers to secure innovation, exclusives strong commercial term Real rewards – competitive salary, flexibility, ongoing development and a workplace that values initiative and balance South-East location flexibility : Modern, open, collaborative offices designed for connection — with balance built in for how you work best.
Who you'll be joining You'll be part of a large, well-established retail group known for offering customers high-quality automotive aftermarket, 4x4 and touring products across a broad national store network.
This is a business experiencing significant transformation — investing in people, technology, data, private brand development, supplier partnerships and customer experience to take its merchandise category functions to the next level.
The culture is supportive, collaborative and commercially driven.
You'll join a Merchandise team that encourages fresh thinking, values commercially grounded ideas and empowers Category Managers to create retail offers that resonate with customers and deliver results .
What you'll lead As the Category Manager – 4x4, Touring Roof Racks , you'll take full ownership of a highly visible, fast-moving and enthusiast-driven category.
Your scope includes: Range assortment strategy – build compelling ranges across branded and private label products Pricing profitability – deliver competitive pricing while meeting sales,



margin growth targets Promotional planning – manage supplier-funded activity, campaign selections execution Supplier partnerships – negotiate, secure commercial terms, strengthen relationships identify innovations Inventory stock flow – manage DC inventory, exit plans, and stock-on-hand thresholds Store engagement – share insights, communicate range decisions support successful execution Data-driven insights – use customer, sales competitor data to refine strategy and identify new opportunities Team capability – develop and mentor your Assistant Category Manager, supporting their progression How you'll make an impact Build deliver growth plans aligned to customer needs and commercial objectives Manage pricing files, category performance and competitive reviews Oversee promotional execution and measure campaign effectiveness Lead supplier negotiations, rebates and long-term commercial agreements Provide clear, insight-led recommendations based on market, customer and competitor analysis Improve operational efficiencies across inventory, demand planning DC processes Partner closely with marketing to deliver solid customer-facing campaigns Drive category innovation push continuous improvement What you'll bring Proven experience - in retail category management and buying – all backgrounds will be considered however those with category experience in hardgoods, outdoor, hardware, automotive and/or lifestyle products will be viewed favourably Strong commercial judgement — pricing, margin, forecasting financial acumen Excellent negotiation supplier relationship management skills - this is a given!
Analytical capability — you work confidently with data and insights A customer-first mindset and an eye for product storytelling A proactive, curious approach — prepared to challenge, refine and improve Experience developing and coaching others is highly valued If this sounds like you, APPLY now or if you have further questions, contact Gabby Symons at ****** or ************ for a confidential conversation.

📌 Category Manager (Victoria)
🏢 People Equity
📍 Victoria