Category Development Manager, nudie

Monde Nissin Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Collaborative culture

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Reward & Recognition program

Telus Health EAP

Job summary

Monde Nissin Australia is seeking a commercially astute Category Development Manager to shape category and channel strategies for nudie. You’ll apply consumer, shopper, and business insights to drive growth with Sales, Marketing and key retail partners.

You will be the go-to category expert influencing decisions across categories nudie plays or aspires to play. You’ll lead strategic category programs, IBP, range reviews, and customer engagement, collaborating across teams to deliver strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an FMCG environment.
• Proven customer-facing experience within Category Development/Category Management or Account Management.
• Strong experience developing category strategies and commercial plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category management programs and growth agendas with retail partners.
• Provide insights on performance, market trends, and shopper behaviour to guide decisions.
• Drive commercial planning, pricing, promotions, and opportunity identification.
• Lead IBP alignment across category, brand and sales to deliver forecasts and budgets.
• Oversee range reviews and customer engagement with cross-functional teams.

Skills

FMCG experience

Category management

Customer-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Education

Formal business-related degree

Job description

At Monde Nissin Australia (MNA), we’re passionate about our vision, simply good for people and planet. As a leading food manufacturer, our iconic brands including Black Swan, nudie, Peckish and Quorn, reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Join a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact through real food, continuous improvement, and care for our communities and the environment.

The Opportunity:

We’re seeking a commercially astute and insight-led Category Development Manager to lead the development of category and channel strategies for nudie. In this role, you’ll apply deep category, consumer, shopper and business insights to shape growth strategies and drive execution through strong collaboration with Sales, Marketing and key retail partners. You’ll be the go-to category expert, influencing decision‑making internally and externally across categories in which nudie currently plays or aspires to play.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic category management programs and growth agendas, embedding strategies internally and with key retail partners.
• Act as the undisputed category expert, providing insights on category performance, market trends, competitors, and shopper behaviour to inform Sales and Marketing decisions.
• Drive commercial planning and revenue management, including pricing, promotional modelling and identification of growth opportunities and business risks.
• Play a key role in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, ensuring alignment across category, brand and sales to deliver robust forecasts and budgets.
• Lead range reviews and customer engagement initiatives, ensuring strong cross‑functional coordination and compelling customer presentations.
• Develop and execute go‑to‑market and activation plans for NPD and major initiatives, tracking performance and recommending actions for continuous improvement.

To Succeed With Us:

• Formal tertiary qualifications in a business‑related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience within an FMCG environment
• Proven customer‑facing experience within Category Development/ Category Management or Account Management
• Strong experience developing category strategies, commercial plans, and customer engagement initiatives
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders
• A proactive, driven mindset with a collaborative and adaptable approach
• Experience in a large multi‑national or at Category Development Manager level in a medium organisation is highly regarded.

The Perks – We Can Offer:

• Hybrid working model – enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to 2 days a week
• A collaborative, inclusive and engaging culture – be part of a team that genuinely values its people
• Wellbeing days – take time to recharge and put yourself first
• Paid Parental leave – 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary care givers and 3 weeks for secondary care givers…Because life outside of work matters too!
• Reward & Recognition program – we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams
• Access to Telus Health EAP– free, confidential counselling available 24/7 to support your wellbeing
• Annual flu shots and skin checks – complimentary onsite health services to keep you safe and healthy

No recruitment agencies will be considered for this role

Not sure you tick every box?

At Monde Nissin Australia, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment practices are designed to be transparent and equitable, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunity to thrive.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or working arrangements, we encourage you to let us know—we’re committed to providing a fair and accessible experience for everyone.

Join us in creating a workplace that’s Simply Good for People & Planet.