At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead category management for indoor furniture, driving product innovation and sales analysis.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at GlobeWest, known for its inspiring culture and growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, wellness initiatives, and competitive remuneration.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly culture with regular social activities and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the furniture industry while collaborating with creative teams.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in product management, strong analytical skills, and a customer-focused mindset.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced full-time Product Manager to join our team as we prepare for growth. This role offers the chance to take ownership of category management across indoor furniture.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Sourcing, developing product briefs, pricing, sales analysis, margin management, forecasting, stock management, and driving product innovation.
- Managing key relationships with external partners to ensure stability and foster growth for our products in the market.
- People leader responsibilities for an Assistant Product Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Design and Marketing teams to develop new product lines that drive growth through category management and range optimization.
- Analyse data and trends to make informed decisions and recommendations for the collection's evolution, tailored to both residential and commercial projects.
- Conduct category planning reviews of collections by category, product type, material, customer and supplier.
- Manage supplier quotations, complete costings, and oversee re-costing of existing ranges to achieve profitability and stock turn KPIs.
- Maintain visual range boards.
- Prepare seasonal and monthly product forecasts in consultation with planning.
- Participate in global and local sourcing trips and attend industry trade fairs.
- Maintain and update the website with new products, changes, and discontinued styles.
- Manage the full product lifecycle with a focus on enhancing the customer experience.
About You
You bring at least 5 years of product management experience, ideally from an organisation with a strong focus on category management. A tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or a related field, combined with strong commercial acumen, equips you to analyse and interpret data effectively particularly in relation to sales, margins and market share.
Experience in furniture or homewares is a distinct advantage, and your customer-focused approach sets you apart. You're a collaborative team player with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is essential, as is your ability to develop and manage fiscal plans by category, leveraging your sharp numerical and analytical skills.
What GlobeWest Can Offer You
- Work for an amazing business with inspiring cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Flexible working arrangement, understanding of work life balance.
- Open and Friendly culture with regular social activities.
- Wellness Initiatives – flu shots, fresh fruit delivered on-site, Employee Assistance Program and more.
- Regular business updates.
- Competitive remuneration offered commensurate with experience.
- Appealing employee discount offered on beautiful product.
- Active social committee.
Category Manager employer: GlobeWest Pty Ltd
At GlobeWest, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment. As a Quality and Compliance Officer, you'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and a culture that encourages collaboration and social engagement. With opportunities for professional growth and wellness initiatives, GlobeWest is committed to ensuring that our employees thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant setting of our contemporary furniture and homewares business.
