CHILDREN'S CATEGORY MANAGER

Job Description

Job Category: Buying & Merchandise Dymocks Retail is a nationally recognised multi-channel retail brand with over 40 locally owned and operated stores across Australia. The largest bookselling network in Australia, we pride ourselves on providing the best experience for our customers through our extensive range of books, gifts, and stationery. Job Description We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and commercially minded individual to oversee buying across the Children’s category for the Dymocks retail network. You will use your proven insights into the Australian children’s book market to maximise sales, market share and profitability. Reporting to the Head of Book Buying, and forming a key part of the book buying team, you will be responsible for: Managing all aspects of buying and promotion for all children’s categories at a national level with a view to improving sales and profitability. Utilising your knowledge of and passion for the book market to maximise margins and add real value to our Franchise Owners and Company stores. Maintaining our existing relationships with external stakeholders and forming new partnerships with suppliers who fit our retail store’s mix of products. Supporting and liaising with Franchise Owners and stores on all aspects of buying and stock management. Negotiating additional offers, promotions, margins and improved commercial terms with our partners and suppliers which will see Dymocks Retail maintain its unique and varied market position. Play an integral role in creating and implementing a children’s book strategy that responds to the current challenges in the children’s book market. Working with the internal Merchandise, Marketing and Digital teams to create a promotions calendar that will not only achieve our targets but maximise the results, including but not limited to Books of the Month and Dymocks Kids Top 51. Conducting sales and market share analysis for current and recent promotions. Reviewing buying processes to ensure maximum efficiencies. Desired Skills and Experience As the successful candidate you will bring: Previous buying experience in managing categories of products at a national level within a retail or wholesale environment. Previous experience in the book industry (retail or publishing) preferred but not essential. A genuine passion for books and children’s markets. Demonstrated experience driving results and achieving financial targets. Experience across many aspects of the children’s book industry desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines and maintain a strong focus on the detail. Strong analytical skills and ability to assess the Australian book market for opportunities. Advanced skills with the suite of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. When applying for the role please include a cover letter outlining your interest in working with Dymocks and your relevant Buying experience. Please also specifically address the following questions: What will you bring to this role and Dymocks? What is your favourite book and why? Applications that do not include a cover letter and do not address the specific questions will not be considered. If you have the drive, passion and willingness to achieve instrumental results, then apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr