APAC Industrial Hose & Connectors Category Lead

Genuine Parts Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion is seeking a dynamic Category Manager for Industrial Hose & Connectors (APAC) to lead strategy, growth and profitability across this critical product category. You will oversee the portfolio, drive supplier partnerships, and coach a team of category specialists while collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain and Marketing.

Based in Sydney, you will deliver sales targets, optimise pricing, and manage master data and documentation to ensure strong GMROI and ROIC across the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Business and/or Marketing (desirable).
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated marketing experience.
• Deep segment experience (mechanical aptitude advantageous).
• Leadership and management capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with high customer focus.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the Industrial Hose & Connectors product strategy.
• Drive achievement of sales, margin, and growth targets.
• Partner with sales teams to optimise pricing and profitability.
• Contribute to GMROI, ROIC, and overall inventory performance.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with key suppliers.
• Evaluate and recommend new vendors.
• Manage agency agreements and supplier relationships.
• Ensure technical documentation and master data accuracy.
• Champion new products, services, and channels.
• Lead and develop your team, including KPIs and performance management.
• Provide technical and sales support to the network.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales Leaders, and Corporate Support.
• Engage with key customers and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organisation

Collaborative mindset

MS Office skills

Education

Formal qualification in Business and/or Marketing (desirable)

Tools

MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Motion is seeking a dynamic Category Manager for Industrial Hose & Connectors (APAC) to lead strategy, growth and profitability across this critical product category. You will oversee the portfolio, drive supplier partnerships, and coach a team of category specialists while collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain and Marketing.

Based in Sydney, you will deliver sales targets, optimise pricing, and manage master data and documentation to ensure strong GMROI and ROIC across the APAC region.