APAC Category Manager - Bearings & Growth Leader

Genuine Parts Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned remuneration

Annual salary review

Bonuses

Tailored training and learning

Job summary

Motion is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager to lead category growth across the Asia Pacific region. Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop and execute category strategies that grow sales, margins and market share, working with sales, supply chain, marketing, engineering, customers and suppliers to strengthen offerings and deliver commercial outcomes.

You will manage product ranging, pricing and supplier relationships, lead Product Managers, and identify new products,

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of industrial bearings and related products.
• Proven track record in category or strategic sales planning.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies, sales plans and promotional activities.
• Grow category sales, profit and market share across the APAC region.
• Manage product ranging, pricing, supplier relationships and home-brand growth.
• Partner with sales, supply chain and marketing teams to improve inventory, sales performance and customer outcomes.
• Deliver product training and technical support to internal teams and customers.
• Identify new products, suppliers, customer opportunities and potential acquisition targets.
• Lead and support Product Managers, Assistant Product Managers and Business Development Managers.

Skills

Bearings knowledge

Commercial acumen

Supplier management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP

CRM

Job description

Motion is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager to lead category growth across the Asia Pacific region. Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop and execute category strategies that grow sales, margins and market share, working with sales, supply chain, marketing, engineering, customers and suppliers to strengthen offerings and deliver commercial outcomes.

You will manage product ranging, pricing and supplier relationships, lead Product Managers, and identify new products,