Assistant Category Manager - Bakery

Permanent opportunity based at Favona, Auckland. An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Commercial team within the In‑store Bakery Category. A passion for relationship building and making a difference in our stores and for our customers will take you far. We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose – "to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow". That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. What you’ll do | Hei mahi Assist the Category Manager in executing category plans that are better for customers, simpler for stores, and deliver against financial and non‑financial targets. The primary role of an ACM is to run an effective promotional program that delivers against sales, profit and market share targets. Optimise the promotional program through the frequency, depth, funding and phasing of promotions while ensuring we provide market‑leading value for customers. Utilise data and insights to ensure our promotional offers are customer‑led and deliver a ROI. Leverage sales‑driving tactics for key customer offers (brochure, sales planning, event space, etc.). Negotiate with suppliers on promotional investment and executions, aligning to KPIs. Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders (Category Manager & Assistant, Marketing, Online, Replenishment, Promotions, etc.) to implement promotional activity effectively. What you’ll bring | Hei mahi Previous Assistant Category Manager experience preferred. Negotiation and influencing skills. Willingness to learn, a curious mind and experience in collaborating with cross‑functional teams to adapt to changing conditions. Excellent organisation and time‑management skills. Strong commercial acumen. Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills. Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills. High level of computer literacy, with proficiency in Excel and Google Apps. What you’ll experience | Ngā Huanga A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model that combines time at a support office or hub with time working from home, supporting both in‑person connection and the flexibility remote work provides for our teams. A high‑impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. A global business with endless career possibilities across every discipline, providing valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network. A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you. Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love, plus a robust rewards programme that celebrates and incentivises purpose‑driven work. Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr