We've been proudly serving Australian communities since **** and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands.
At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles.
You'll not only get to see your work make a difference, you'll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.About The TeamAbout The RoleAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for liquor and a knack for driving commercial success?
Coles Liquor is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to lead the development and execution of our customer offering across all channels.
This is your opportunity to shape category strategy, build strong supplier partnerships, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced retail environment.You'll alsoDrive the Commercial Agenda Own the end-to-end execution of the customer offer, from pricing and brand to supply and costLead Category Strategy Develop and implement a customer-centric category vision that grows market share and drives profitable salesBuild Supplier Relationships Negotiate and collaborate with suppliers to deliver growth-focused, simplified trading termsOperational Excellence Manage promotional programs, product master data, and ensure seamless execution across storesTeam Leadership Coach and develop talent, creating career pathways aligned with our "Win Together" priorityCross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Store Operations to deliver resultsAbout You And Your SkillsWe're seeking a commercially astute category manager with experience managing supplier relationships at scale,



who brings a customer-first mindset and a data-led approach to decision-making.
The ideal candidate will be a strong mentor and people leader, capable of developing a small team and will possess excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
While liquor trading experience is not essential, the ability to make sound commercial decisions based on data is critical.You'll also haveProven experience in a similar buying or category management roleProven success in product strategy, innovation, and strategic project deliveryStrong commercial acumen and understanding of merchandise functionsExcellent negotiation skills and knowledge of trading termsTertiary qualifications in a relevant disciplinePlease note applications close on Friday 28th August ****.What's in it for you?
Versatile working options We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.Office perks Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.Discounts Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases.
We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%)



at various times throughout the year.
As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.Reward through recognition Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'.
You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.Opportunities for learning and development No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you.
Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.Paid parental leave We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.Investment in your future Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.About The Recruitment ProcessWe're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve.
We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability.
For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email Employment Type Full time
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