Reporting to the General Manager – Merchandise, you'll take ownership of our Rubber & Flooring product category, driving category strategy, product innovation and commercial performance across both our retail and commercial channels. Working closely with suppliers, Marketing and our franchise network, you'll identify growth opportunities, develop market-leading product ranges and deliver category strategies that improve sales, profitability and customer outcomes. This is a 12-month contract role.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies that drive sales, margin and market share.

Manage the full product lifecycle, from sourcing and development through to launch and performance review.

Build strong supplier partnerships and negotiate commercial agreements.

Partner with Marketing to deliver successful product launches and promotional campaigns.

Analyse market trends and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.

Support franchisees with category expertise, product knowledge and commercial initiatives.

About you

Proven experience in Category Management, Buying or Product Management.

Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Experience developing successful category strategies and product ranges.

Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.

Solid analytical capability and a data-driven approach to decision making.

Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience within retail, franchising, hardware, DIY, home improvement, industrial or consumer product categories will be highly regarded.

About us

Clark Rubber is one of Australia's most recognised retail franchise brands, with a proud 80-year history and a national network of more than 65 stores.



Operating across our core categories of Pool & Spa, Foam, Rubber and Cleaning, we continue to invest in product innovation, network growth and customer experience.

- Attractive remuneration package with performance incentives.
- Birthday leave.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Career development opportunities within a growing national business.

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a category manager?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have Category Management experience?
- Do you have Supplier Management experience?

Clark Rubber is a successful Australian retailer with a history dating back to 1946. With over 60 stores nationally, our stores are specialists in pools, foam and rubber providing us with a unique place in the Australian retail market. With such a broad product range, our customers are all different whether it be young families, tradies, hobbyists, and even commercial business customers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Clark Rubber is a successful Australian retailer with a history dating back to 1946. With over 60 stores nationally, our stores are specialists in pools, foam and rubber providing us with a unique place in the Australian retail market. With such a broad product range, our customers are all different whether it be young families, tradies, hobbyists, and even commercial business customers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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📌 Category Manager - Rubber & Flooring (Melbourne)
🏢 Clark Rubber
📍 Melbourne