Assistant Category Manager - Beer & Cider | BWS

Job Description

About Us Best-ever Work Situation BWS stands for Beer, Wine, Spirits but it could easily be Best-ever Work Situation. With over 1,400 stores and 10,000+ team members we’re the biggest local bottle shop in Australia. We’re on a mission to make every day fun for everyone. We welcome people in. That includes you. The true you, that feeds off the energy, dreams big, and makes a difference. BWS, the place where good times start, especially for careers. About the Role As an Assistant Category Manager in the BWS Beer & Cider team you will partner with the broader category team and contribute to the execution of the category strategy, with a key focus on maximising the portfolio's commercial performance through a strong trade and customer plan. Work closely with a number of key internal and external stakeholders across the industry, from our store teams to our global supply partners. No one day is the same! You’ll build and manage supplier relationships end to end and will use your strong knowledge of the category and understanding of competitors, brands, consumer & shopper trends to create customer-centric promotional strategies to drive sustainable growth. Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role: End to end promotional planning rhythm by partnering with relevant suppliers and internal teams to execute promotions that deliver upon strategic category objectives. Negotiate commercials with suppliers for promotions and marketing funding. Execute these promotions by providing exceptional support to our store teams in delivering world-class promotional execution and ensuring that issues are addressed and queries resolved in a timely manner. Utilise available data to regularly review performance with internal and external stakeholders. Manage sales and profit improvement through executing strategic category initiatives and promotional effectiveness. Prepare and brief major category campaigns, along with key supplier funded activities. Utilise analytical skills and understanding of customer insights to make informed decisions. What do we need from you Now let’s talk about you: Previous experience in buying / Assistant Category Manager / Promotions Specialist / Merchandise Assistant. Proven experience in planning a strong, customer focused, promotional program to maximise the commercial performance. A track record in using customer insights and data to make strategic and commercial business decisions. Strong commercial acumen, including numerical and analytical skills, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to negotiate and influence both internal & external stakeholders. Passion for and demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across all levels. Ability to work cross-functionally, under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A customer-centric attitude and a passion for the liquor industry. The benefits are good too! We offer flexible working in every sense An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs Monthly meeting-free days Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big. At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply. What's in it for you? We are together creators With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll. We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or atendeavourgroupcareers.com.au . Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergy #LeaveYourMark #EndeavourGroup #J-18808-Ljbffr