Assistant Category Manager | Repco NZ
Support the Category Manager to deliver top products with exceptional attention to detail & the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers!
Summary about this job
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Company: GPC Asia Pacific
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-994-9985
Fax: +64-7-733-1985
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Detail information about job Assistant Category Manager | Repco NZ. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Mt Wellington, free parking onsite
- Fantastic opportunity for a graduate or someone looking to take that next step
- Autonomous role working within a great merchandising
About Us
Repco is a well-known brand within New Zealand and the 'go-to' for anything automotive. With almost 100 store nationwide, Repco has expanded its portfolio significantly in the last few years. We have a fantastic culture across our network of stores and this role puts you in amongst our passionate team of staff at Support Office.
About the Role
As the Assistant Category Manager you will be an integral part of the Merchandising Team supporting the Category Manager to ensure we provide to our customers the right product at the right price at the right time. Key responsibilities include:
- Contribute to promotional and communication programs and ensure they are implemented accordingly
- Research and present new product opportunities
- Negotiating with suppliers to achieve optimum growth and income
- Provide analytical support and make recommendations to the Category Manager for nominated projects within required deadlines
- Provide comprehensive post-implementation review data and reports on relevant promotional offers
- Liaise with all business units and operations to ensure the successful implementation of all tasks and plans
- Being the central liaision for our branches for your categories
- Administer all data and processes relating to the category
All About You
We are open to experience with this role - Whether you're looking to take that next step or your a graduate looking for that first opportunity, attitude is key in this role. You will consider yourself to be a proactive, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working within a team to deliver results. You will be comfortable liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, but also working autonomously as your Manager is based in Australia
Your experience and history will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a Category role OR a graduate with a relevant tertiary qualification
- Strong organisational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands and achieve deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-starter who is driven to succeed and confident working autonomously
- Sound computer skills (MS Office, particularly MS Excel)
- Results focus and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
We offer a great opportunity to utilise your knowledge in a new environment and challenge yourself. Repco is growing at the moment and it's an exciting time to be part of this business - Send your CV to our Careers Team by clicking APPLY, or email [email protected]