About this role
We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.
About the team
Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
About the role
Love shaping product ranges and driving growth? As our Category Manager, you’ll take the lead on category performance for QuiteLike meal subscriptions - forecasting demand, building strategies for ready-to-heat products, and expanding our extended range ‘top-ups’. You’ll play a key role in improving customer experience, boosting retention, and supporting the Coles Commercial team on growth initiatives as required.
This role reports to the Commercial Lead and is based in Melbourne. You’ll collaborate with culinary, sourcing, supply chain, and digital product teams, as well as suppliers and Coles BU category teams, to deliver plans that delight customers and hit commercial targets.
About you and your skills
You’re a commercial thinker with a passion for products and a knack for turning insights into action. You thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems, and know how to balance strategy with hands-on execution.
You’ll also bring:
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5+ years in category management, commercial trading, or similar roles within FMCG, retail, or e-commerce.
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Experience in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
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Proven ability to manage category growth strategies and extended range development.
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Strong project management skills with experience launching new propositions.
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Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
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Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
If you’re ready to shape the future of online meals and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
- Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
About the recruitment process
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [email protected]
Job ID: 176850
Employment Type: Full time
Other facts
About Coles Group
Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 115,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week.
We are one of Australia’s largest employers and our workforce includes in store, corporate, manufacturing, distribution, and fulfilment. Our team members reflect the diverse communities in which we operate and we strive to make Coles a great place to work.
• Our vision is to become the most trusted retailer in Australia and grow long-term shareholder value.
• Our purpose is Helping Australians eat and live better every day.
• Our priority is to provide leading food, drink, and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable, and healthy for our customers every day, both in-store and online.
What you'll do
- As a Category Manager, you will lead category performance for QuiteLike meal subscriptions, focusing on demand forecasting and strategy development. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance customer experience and support growth initiatives.
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