Category Manager

Pets and animals bring us together and inspire us to be better people. From our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our Vet Specialist and online brands, from New Zealand to Australia, the Petstock Group is our symbol of unity, passion and progress. As Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving category performance, delivering customer-focused ranges, and creating compelling promotional strategies that set Petstock apart. How You will Make an Impact Develop and execute annual category strategies aligned to business goals Negotiate innovative and commercially compelling promotions with suppliers Lead range reviews and pricing strategies in line with the review calendar Source and select products aligned to company vision and merchandising plans Build strong supplier partnerships to achieve mutual growth outcomes Deliver the Category Business Plan to meet budgeted KPIs Oversee product setup and ongoing maintenance in systems Coordinate category communications across stores and operational teams About You You are a confident and commercially minded Category Manager who brings both strategic thinking and execution excellence. What Skills you will bring to the role: Proven experience in a Category Manager or Buyer role Strong understanding of retail metrics and commercial drivers Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation and relationship management Experience across category management, product development or importing Ability to influence and engage multiple stakeholders Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) A collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills A genuine passion for pets and the pet industry Why Join Petstock? Work with a purpose-driven, pet-loving team Take ownership of a high-profile and meaningful category Collaborate with passionate, experienced professionals Be part of a business that is growing across New Zealand and Australia It is an exciting time to join Petstock, and we are looking forward to welcoming someone who is ready to make their mark. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - http://www.linkedin.com/company/petstock In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we're proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves. At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community. #J-18808-Ljbffr