The Opportunity:
It doesn't happen often that we have an availability for a talented Merchandise/Category Manager to join our team. We are seeking a dynamic, creative and commercially savvy individual to lead a small team managing the 4X4 & Escape category, one of our fastest growing segments with a diverse product portfolio combining market leading national brands and a strong own-brand programs.
You will have overall responsibility for the growth and profitability of the category.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Development, implementation and manage end to end category strategy
- Manage price, promotions, range and space within physical branches, online and reseller
- Reviewing market trends and data to identify opportunities to drive sales and profitability
- Completion a structured range review calendar
- Sourcing, negotiation and execution of the new product development pipeline
- Development of strong internal and external relationships
- Coach, mentor and develop a small team
About you:
You will be results focussed, with a dynamic, go-getter mentality, ensuring your category always exceeds customer expectations, and performs above target. With a strong commercial background, you'll drive a results-focussed, inclusive culture within your team.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Reliable, enthusiastic and highly motivated team player
- An inspirational leadership style with strong service orientation and relevant experience managing large portfolios
- A strong commercial acumen and merchandise/category background, managing Suppliers and negotiating will be critical to your success together with excellent communication skills
- Proven capability for strategic thinking and long-term planning
- Outstanding relationship building abilities with suppliers, internal and external stakeholders
- A strong influencer and change agent
- Analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
- A team player, who is focussed on success
Some of the reasons we love working at GPC:
- Part of a global organisation
- Successful, stable, growing business
- Support iconic and emerging Australian brands: Repco, NAPA, AMX, Sparesbox and more
- Attractive product discounts across all GPC AP businesses
- Strong rewards & recognition programs
- A supportive team environment, where we work with supremely talented people
- Access for team members and their families to our Employee Assistance Program
- Career development and internal employment opportunities across the group
- Strong values-based foundations
- Innovation and forward moving are a reality
- Access to GPC’s exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more!
About Us:
With 100 years operational experience, GPC Asia Pacific is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand, supported by Genuine Parts Company in North America, owner of the NAPA parts distribution business. GPC Asia Pacific is the parent company of standout brands such as Repco and NAPA Auto Parts.
Every day we deliver careers and experiences that are both challenging and rewarding. We have fun at work and celebrate our achievements and milestones, big and small. We foster an environment where we focus on results and continuous improvement, and our people share our passion. With over 6000 employees, and a business model that ensures positive growth and agility to market trends, GPC Asia Pacific offers a stable, people-centric, innovative environment to join and flourish in.
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of GPC Asia Pacific.
