At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Sales and Marketing team by managing customer relationships and driving category growth.
- Company: Leading supplier of craft products across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
- Benefits: Access to training programs, collaborative culture, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make an impact in the vibrant world of retail marketing.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in retail or FMCG, degree in Marketing, and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Our client is a leading supplier of haberdashery and craft products across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Headquartered in Victoria, they specialize in sourcing and distributing top-quality craft and hobby essentials, ensuring retailers have everything they need to inspire creativity. With a strong commitment to customer relationships, they invest heavily in staff training, guaranteeing exceptional service at every touchpoint.
The Category Marketing Specialist will play a key role in supporting the commercial Sales and Marketing team. This position involves managing relationships with key retail and independent customers, identifying sales and marketing opportunities, and assisting in category planning.
Key responsibilities:
- Generate product ideas, write product blurbs, and support product sourcing
- Use data analysis to drive category growth and optimise customer planograms
- Review customer planograms and optimise assortments
- Manage product registration, artwork approvals, and factory audits
- Conduct regular presentations on slow-moving stock, competitor analysis, and promotional recommendations
Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in a retail or FMCG environment, with experience in a category, sales, or marketing function
- Degree in Marketing or equivalent
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
- Experience with Adobe platforms is advantageous
- Strong creative skills for point-of-sale materials and an understanding of planogram planning and execution
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture
- Access to company-sponsored training and development programs
For a confidential discussion about this role or to explore your next career move, please contact Josh Devlin at josh@millerleith.com.au or call 0403 534 163.
Category Marketing Specialist in Melbourne employer: Miller Leith
Join a dynamic team at a leading supplier of haberdashery and craft products, where creativity meets opportunity. Located in Victoria, the company fosters a collaborative work culture with a strong emphasis on employee development through comprehensive training programs. As a Category Marketing Specialist, you'll not only contribute to exciting marketing initiatives but also enjoy the benefits of working in an environment that values innovation and supports your professional growth.
