Category Executive

Vinarchy group.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wine perks across a portfolio of

Flexible and hybrid working

Loyalty Leave — up to 5 weeks after 5+

Job summary

Vinarchy is a newly formed global wine business with a presence across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond. The Category Executive based in Sydney will turn data into decisions, delivering insights and reporting to shape key commercial calls across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

You’ll partner with Sales, Marketing, Insights and Commercial teams, using Nielsen, Circana/IRI, Kantar and Power BI to craft compelling category stories.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ FMCG experience, preferably in category management, shopper insights, sales support, trade marketing, or a market data agency.
• Experience analysing consumer/shopper trends and market performance is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Nielsen, Circana/IRI, Kantar and loyalty data sources.
• Ability to manage, process and interpret large datasets.
• Understanding of planogram principles and retailer requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Commerce or related discipline (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support category activation plans across range, merchandising, promotions and portfolio priorities.
• Turn market, panel and loyalty data into clear, actionable insights and reporting suites.
• Track category, channel and brand performance—spotting drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with internal and customer stakeholders to bring insight-led recommendations to life.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Sales and Innovation on category-led selling stories.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen data

Circana/IRI data

Kantar data

Dataset interpretation

Planogram principles

Retailer requirements

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Commerce or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

About The Role

We're looking for a highly organised and commercially curiousCategory Executive to join our Category & Insights team based in Sydney, reporting to our Head of Category & Insights.

Supporting our Australia, New Zealand and Asia markets, you'll turn data into decisions — delivering the category insights, analysis and reporting that shape key commercial calls across the business.

You'll partner with Sales, Marketing, Insights, Innovation and Commercial teams, working with tools like Nielsen, Circana/IRI, Kantar and Power BI to build compelling, customer-centric category stories.

Key Responsibilities

• Support category activation plans across range, merchandising, promotions and portfolio priorities
• Turn market, panel and loyalty data into clear, actionable insights and reporting suites
• Track category, channel and brand performance — spotting the drivers, risks and opportunities
• Partner with internal and customer stakeholders to bring insight-led recommendations to life
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Sales and Innovation on category-led selling stories

Your Knowledge and Skills

• At least 3 years’ experience in FMCG, preferably in category management, shopper insights, sales support, trade marketing, or a market data agency.
• Experience analysing consumer/shopper trends and market performance is strongly beneficial.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with market/shopper data sources (e.g., Nielsen, Circana/IRI, Kantar, loyalty card platforms).
• Ability to manage, process, and interpret large datasets
• Understanding of planogram principles and retailer requirements (development experience beneficial).
• Highly desirable - Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, Analytics, Commerce or related discipline).

Behavioural

• Strong communication and influencing skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Commercial acumen and awareness of how category decisions impact business performance.
• Creative problem‑solving and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Curiosity, openness to feedback, and willingness to grow and develop.
• Interest in wine industry trends and shopper behaviour.
• Ability to apply category management fundamentals within a beverage/alcohol context.
• Alignment with Vinarchy values of Ownership, Focus, Innovation, Results, and Leadership.

Why Join Us?

At Vinarchy, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career within a newly formed global wine business that's shaping the future of the wine category.

• Exposure to multiple international markets across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and influence business decisions.
• Career development and learning opportunities within a growing global organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Staff wine perks across a portfolio of some of the world's most recognised wine brands.
• Fast Friday finishes to start your weekend early!
• Loyalty Leave - up to 5 weeks paid annual leave after 5 years

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role‑appropriate pre‑employment screening. If you are contacted by us and require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.