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, quick-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 strong 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 (Melbourne)
🏢 People Equity
📍 Melbourne