Job Description

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Job Advertisement: Category Manager

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  Fast-paced, International FMCG with leading brands
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  Great culture, half-day Fridays & ongoing flexible Hybrid workplace
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  New state of art offices in central Richmond location

About Us:

PZ Cussons is an international consumer products group with an impressive brand portfolio including Rafferty\'s Garden, Morning Fresh, Radiant and St Tropez. Our brands play across several categories including Food, Homecare, Beauty & Personal Care. In Australia, we have two market leading brands: Morning Fresh Dish Washing Liquid & Rafferty\xe2\x80\x99s Baby Food.
Our B.E.S.T. values (BOLD, ENERGETIC, STRIVING, TEAMWORK) guide how we treat each other and are the foundation of a truly high performing culture.

The Role:
A great opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to establish strategic category direction, identification of growth opportunities, leading customer engagements, and providing critical insights into key projects and commercial decisions.

Role Responsibilities:

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  Develop category vision, articulating clear growth drivers to inform three-year plans.
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  Manage and own the category review process including category growth opportunities, market analysis and portfolio recommendations
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  Undertake analysis to create compelling category focussed business reviews & recommendations that meet the need of brand, consumer, shopper & retailer.
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  Create and deliver category sell stories to external customers that link internal initiatives to external category growth opportunities.
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  Support the commercialisation of innovation through the stage & gate process
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  Lead cross functional go to market activation meetings
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  Support Revenue Growth management pricing recommendations
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  Deliver actionable reports that provide clarity to market dynamics, brand performance, competitor intelligence and financial implications.

About You:

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  Category Manager with 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience within the FMCG industry
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  Strong understanding of Category Management principles
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  Ability to articulate and write an integrated category and channel strategy.
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  Confident presenter with proven communication and negotiation skills
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  Strong numeracy and analytical skills
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  Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders
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  Highly proficient with data programs Nielsen, Quantium, Synergy, Excel
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  Understanding of shelf management systems and processes will help you within this role.

If you are a driven category professional looking for your next exciting move and some genuine career development opportunities, Apply Now!!!

Employee Benefits:

Half day Fridays (yes, every week!)
Hybrid Working \xe2\x80\x93 personalised flexibility rework from home (2 days office)
Annual Bonus scheme
Online Training \xe2\x80\x93 access to full LinkedIn Learning suite of 60,000 courses
Career Development Plan and Mentoring Program
12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
Volunteering Days \xe2\x80\x93 gifted to support our partner agencies (including FOODBANK)
Generous Staff Discounts
Weekly recognition awards - aligned to our BEST Values
Employee run Social & Wellbeing committee that offer;

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  Bake-off competitions
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  Monthly birthday morning tea!
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  Corporate Games
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  Trivia lunches
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  Festive celebrations, Giving tree
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  Wednesday run club
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  Annual Flu-shots
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  Quarterly drinks

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!