Category Manager

Posted:
1/9/2025, 12:36:24 PM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Firstly, what we offer you! 

  • Highly flexible work environment (including WFH) 
  • Bonus & incentive program   
  • 1 day paid volunteer leave per year 
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning 
  • Store discounts, and free 7-Eleven Coffee 
  • Social club & Open committee with regular events  

 We are human centred organisation and our people are at the core of everything we do. This is a true place to learn and grow whilst developing your career. Through our agile structure, we enable our employees to drive their own work – with a lot of autonomy, and have fun along the way!  

The Team

Join a rapidly expanding team that is playing a key role in driving the future of our e-commerce business. Over the past year, we’ve seen tremendous growth through key online marketplaces and are building a strong foundation to further scale. As part of our team, you will help optimize and refine the core elements of our e-commerce offering, driving sustained sales and enhancing the customer experience.

The Role

In this role, you’ll take ownership of category management for our online channels, focusing on executing and refining the fundamentals that drive success. From optimizing pricing strategies to managing promotions and improving the shopability of our product range, you’ll ensure we deliver a seamless, customer-centric experience across our online presence.

  • Optimize Pricing & Promotions: Take charge of pricing strategies and promotional calendars to ensure competitiveness and profitability across online platforms.
  • Enhance Shopability: Focus on improving the online shopping experience by optimizing product listings, ensuring the range is well-curated, and that the digital store is easy to navigate for customers.
  • Monitor Performance: Use data to analyze sales performance, customer behavior, and market trends to inform category decisions and continuously improve outcomes.
  • Execute Category Plans: Implement category strategies that align with business objectives, driving consistent growth and ensuring product offerings are tailored for online success.
  • Enterprise Education & Advocacy: Act as a key advocate for e-commerce within the organization, educating internal stakeholders on the unique challenges and opportunities of online channels and ensuring alignment across the business.

What’s in Your Toolkit?

  • Proven Expertise: A strong track record in retail buying or category. You have demonstrated success in developing and managing high-performing categories (experience with e-commerce or online marketplaces is highly advantageous).
  • Customer-Centric Mindset: You excel at translating customer insights into strategies that drive business growth and enhance the customer experience across all touchpoints.
  • Strategic Vision & Innovation: You’re forward-thinking and proactive in spotting market trends, anticipating customer preferences, and driving innovation to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Strong Negotiation & Influencing Skills: Your ability to build and maintain impactful relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers is key to driving success.
  • Financial Acumen: You understand how to manage budgets, optimize product offerings, and track sales performance to deliver profitability while keeping the customer at the center.
  • Leadership & Team Empowerment: A natural leader, you inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

At 7-Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. The rich diversity that every individual brings makes the ordinary moments extraordinary for everyone.

We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity, where every single 7-Eleven team member feels heard, valued, and respected no matter who you are or what diverse characteristics reflect your unique identity.

To find out more about our current opportunities follow us on LinkedIn or view our careers page.