Category Coordinator in Brisbane

Adventure Operations (AO) is a proudly Australian consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands including OZtrail®, Companion®, Campfire®, Ozpig®, Jamec Pem®, Trade Flame® and MTB Direct®. With some brands dating back more than 80 years, and AO formed in 2018, we combine deep product knowledge with a passion for innovation across the Outdoor, Leisure, Mountain Bike and Industrial categories.

We are looking for a detail-driven Category Coordinator to join our Product Team in Eagle Farm, Brisbane on a 12-month fixed term parental leave contract. Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, you will assist our Category Managers to keep our product ranges moving from development through to launch. This is a varied, hands-on role. One day you will be proofing packaging and briefing the design team, and the next you may be testing sample products, prepping for a photoshoot or building a customer presentation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating new product launches, including NPD and new line forms for key customers
• Writing product specifications and benchmarking products against the market
• Briefing and proofing artworks, user manuals, website listings and customer materials
• Coordinating product photography, from shot lists to image approval
• Assisting with preparation and attending product photo/content shoots - will include day shoots and overnight trips
• Assisting with maintaining product compliance, including APCO reporting, SDS management and inspection reports
• Creating customer presentations and training materials
• Supporting the team with product testing, pricing data, supplier orders and SLT meeting minutes

About you

You take pride in getting the details right and enjoy being across lots of moving parts. You will bring:

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to spot errors in artwork, copy and product data before they reach the customer
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines across different product launches
• Clear, accurate written communication, including confidence writing product specifications and features
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for pricing and data entry
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including suppliers, our sales and design team and customers
• A proactive, can-do approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team wherever needed
• The ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly
• An interest in the outdoor and leisure market, and an enthusiasm for getting hands-on with product

Highly regarded:

• Previous experience in a product, category, merchandise or marketing coordination role
• Experience with NetSuite, Asana or retailer supplier portals
• Knowledge of product compliance or packaging labelling requirements
• A tertiary qualification in business, marketing or a related field

What’s in it for You

• Broad exposure to the full product lifecycle across a portfolio of iconic brands
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive, fun team with a relaxed yet high-performance culture
• A nine-day fortnight (after successful completion of probation)
• Hybrid working available
• Exclusive staff, family and friends discounts across our entire range
• Company wide and team events