We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Category Manager – Industrial Hose & Connectors (APAC) to lead strategy, growth, and profitability across this critical product category. In this leadership role, you will hold overall responsibility for the Industrial Hose and Connectors portfolio, including:

- Development and execution of the category strategy
- Delivery of sales and profitability targets
- Supplier selection and strategic management
- Growth of our PBL (Home Brand) range
- Internal technical support and training development

This role operates within a matrixed structure and leads a team of product category specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Commercial Performance Lead and deliver the Industrial Hose & Connectors product strategy Drive achievement of sales, margin, and growth targets Partner with sales teams to optimise pricing and profitability Contribute to GMROI, ROIC, and overall inventory performance Supplier & Product Management Develop cooperative partnerships with key suppliers Evaluate and recommend recent vendors Manage agency agreements and supplier relationships Ensure technical documentation and master data accuracy Champion new products, services, and channels Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and develop your team, including KPIs and performance management Provide technical and sales support to the network Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales Leaders, and Corporate Support Engage with key customers and industry stakeholders

About You Qualifications & Experience

- Formal qualification in Business and/or Marketing (desirable)
- Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated marketing experience
- Deep segment experience (mechanical aptitude advantageous)
- Leadership and management capability

Skills

- Robust written and verbal communication




- Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative mindset with high customer focus
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)

About Motion

Motion is a leader in the distribution of industrial products. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore and part of a larger group GPC where opportunities are endless for a motivated individual.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and recent growth opportunities for our people.

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale.

Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Category Manager Industrial Hose & Connectors Asia Pacific (Melbourne)
🏢 AUS MAP Motion Asia Pacific
📍 Melbourne