Category Manager - New Zealand

Electrolux
Auckland, Auckland
Full time
2 weeks ago

At the Electrolux Group, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About The Role

As Category Manager, NZ you will partner closely with the Category Managers across Taste and Wellbeing to execute on category and product strategy. Through solid stakeholder management you will drive strong customer engagement.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct market, consumer, and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.

  • Define assortment, pricing, and promotional plans to maximize share and profitability.

  • Promotional plan approvals and business case submissions to Finance.

  • Manage the lifecycle of the product range (range rationalisation, EOL planning).

  • Collaborate with AU Product Line to shape future range strategy.

  • Partner with key retailers on category growth initiatives.

  • Tailor range plans and pricing strategies by channel (e.g., premium vs mass retail).

  • Analyse and manage Gross-to-Net (G2N) spend, including trade investments.

  • Track category performance against KPIs: revenue, margin, share, ASP, mix.

  • Drive actions to improve ROI and commercial efficiency.

  • Lead cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, supply chain, operations) to deliver initiatives in the integrated business process meeting cadences.

  • Deliver regular reporting on category performance, risks, and opportunities.

  • Own dashboarding or tools to monitor volume, revenue, Profit, and mix performance.

  • Simulate long-term product forecast for all categories to shape long term demand.

Who You Are

  • You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in product management / category management or buying background, ideally within a global organisation

  • You are a senior and experienced Category Manager with the ability to build category portfolio from the ground up for the NZ market.

  • You have a strong commercial and strategic mindset, with a keen business interest to drive profitable sales growth

  • You possess a tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field

  • You have proven history of delivering superior business results

  • Your true passion for products and consumer driven innovation is evident in everything you undertake

  • You are adaptable to change and thrive on new challenges

Core Competencies

  • Delivers results - Shows tenacity and continuously strives to reach goals, delivering good quality in a timely manner despite obstacles. Demonstrates a focus on achieving results and objectives. Consistently strives to meet or exceed expectations.

  • Commercial and growth drive - Demonstrates a practical understanding of and focus on both short and long-term commercial and business issues. Makes decisions with scalable solutions for future growth.

  • Judgement and decision making - Exercises good judgement in making decisions, considering all the available sources of information and alternatives. Expresses clear and rational reasons for taking a decision.

  • Cross-collaboration and networking - Establishes and develops useful networks, both inside and outside the organisation.

Why work for Electrolux?

  • Hybrid Working: You will enjoy the flexibility of working from home and in the office

  • Health and Well-being initiatives

  • Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion

  • Living our Sustainability Commitment

  • Mentoring Program

  • Staff, Friends & Family Sales & Discounts

  • CARE Day (additional leave day)

As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you!

Find out more on www.electroluxgroup.com

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