Category Manager

Retailworld; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent supermarket group on the Gold Coast is seeking a skilled Category Manager to own category strategy and drive growth through supplier negotiations. This role offers genuine autonomy, the ability to influence trading decisions, and requires strong commercial acumen. The successful candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and have proven experience in category management. Competitive salary of $120-130k plus super is offered along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Genuine autonomy and trust

Direct access to senior leadership

Independent retail agility without red tape

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management or buying within supermarket or grocery retail.
• Independent supermarket experience highly regarded.
• Strong commercial acumen and supplier negotiation capability.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy end to end across your portfolio.
• Lead supplier negotiations and promotional agreements.
• Drive sales growth and performance.

Skills

Category management experience

Supplier negotiation

Data analysis

Commercial acumen

Autonomous decision-making

Tools

Excel

Job description

Category Manager role with an independent supermarket group on the Gold Coast. Own strategy, drive growth and make fast commercial decisions.

About the Role

Are you a commercially savvy Category Manager who wants real ownership, fast decision-making and the ability to shape outcomes in store? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned independent supermarket group based on the Gold Coast. With a growing network of stores across South East and South West Queensland, this business competes confidently against the major chains by backing experienced people and empowering them to make commercial decisions that matter. This role is ideal for someone who thrives outside heavy corporate structures and wants their experience to translate directly into trading performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning category strategy end to end across your portfolio
• Leading supplier negotiations, trading terms and promotional agreements
• Planning, executing and optimising promotional programs
• Driving sales growth, GP % and GP $ performance
• Identifying new income, margin and growth opportunities
• Using live data and insights to influence fast trading decisions
• Partnering closely with store teams and internal stakeholders to ensure category plans land effectively in store

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in category management or buying within supermarket or grocery retail
• Independent supermarket experience highly regarded
• Strong commercial acumen and supplier negotiation capability
• Confidence making decisions in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work autonomously with accountability
• Solid Excel and data analysis skills
• A practical, proactive mindset rather than a purely process-driven approach

Benefits

• Genuine autonomy and trust
• Categories aligned to your strengths
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Independent retail agility without red tape
• Hybrid working model with 3 to 4 days in the office
• $120-130k+Super depending on experience

Today is the day you take control of your future. If you're ready to step into a Category Manager role where your decisions truly matter,