Category Manager

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Natures Organics is an Australian owned business which has built an enviable reputation for quality and innovation, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of personal care and household cleaning products.  We are an environmentally responsible company creating formulations using naturally derived, sustainable ingredients filled into recycled and/or recyclable packaging.  Our business has a culture of continuous innovation and a commitment to produce high quality products at affordable prices.

Working within our Sales team this position plays a pivotal role in determining key company strategies to grow the business, with the role involved in product development, category strategy establishment and market & consumer research. This is a dynamic role with plenty of scope to work within Australia’s leading environmental company.

Your accountabilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage the completion of customer range reviews & presentations
• Make recommendations to the Marketing & Sales teams on NPD (range extensions & white space opportunities), portfolio management, range, space and promotional activity in all categories
• Producing timely reports and presentations to deliver
  • Industry knowledge and activity
  • Sales tracking and performance
  • Better understanding of customer, shoppers and retailers
  • Trade spend and profit ROI
• Management of key data sources including Nielsen Scan Track & Homescan
• Identifying and coordinating Market and Customer focused research
• Weekly Sales reporting

• Develop and implement improved reporting communication across the business

The successful candidate will:

• Be a proven analytical thinker, who thrives on acquiring new knowledge
• Have curiosity to question and creatively deliver more than just an answer
• A self-starter who takes initiative and can meet timelines
• Advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience in analysis using Nielsen or IRI scan & panel data
• Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in a Category or Sales Analyst role
• Tertiary Degree in Business/Marketing or related discipline

Of utmost importance, is your ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment, juggling competing priorities whilst maintaining high standards within your core responsibilities.

If you have the skills and enthusiasm to succeed, then you will fit perfectly into our organisation and be surrounded by a like-minded team.  This role would definitely suit an Assistant Category Manager or Category Analyst dealing with both proprietary brands and private label products looking for the next step in their career.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting role with an industry leader where the products, people and purpose is something to be proud of.