Category Manager

Own the Category. Drive Growth. Influence National Retail Brands.

At Bapcor Retail, you'll take ownership of a high-profile spare parts category across iconic brands including Autobarn, Autopro, Midas and Opposite Lock.

This is an opportunity to lead category strategy, influence commercial decisions and drive growth within Australia's leading automotive aftermarket business.

Automotive experience is welcome but not essential. We're keen to hear from Category Managers across retail, FMCG, hardware, wholesale, trade and consumer products.

- Why Join Us?
- Own a national category
- Lead pricing, ranging and promotional strategy
- Build strategic supplier partnerships
- Work with recognised retail brands
- Career growth across the Bapcor Group
- Hybrid and flexible working options

About You

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies; Drive sales, margin and profitability; Manage supplier relationships and negotiations; Optimise product ranges and inventory performance; Deliver promotional and growth initiatives; Analyse market trends and commercial performance; Partner with marketing, merchandise and operations teams

Requirements

Category Management experience; Strong commercial and analytical capability; Supplier management and negotiation skills; Experience managing pricing and promotions; A results-driven mindset; Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

Paid Birthday Leave; Staff discounts across Bapcor brands; Volunteer and Purchase Leave; Wellbeing programs; Novated leasing options; Career development opportunities