Category Manager- Industrial Bearings

AUS MAP Motion Asia Pacific Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Uniforms supplied

Parental-leave top-up

Wellbeing support through EAP

Volunteer day

Job summary

Motion is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager – Industrial Bearings to lead APAC category growth. You will collaborate with sales, supply chain, marketing, engineering, customers and suppliers to deliver commercial outcomes and strengthen product offerings.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop category strategies that grow sales, margins and market share, while leading Product Managers and cross-functional teams. Travel monthly as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical expertise within Industrial Bearings.
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel as required, typically on a monthly basis.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing category or strategic sales plans.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, product ranges, pricing and category performance.

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

Industrial Bearings

Category management

Sales planning

Supplier relationships

Excel

Power BI

ERP/CRM

Tools

ERP/CRM

Job description

Drive category strategy, sales growth and technical leadership across Motion's APAC product portfolio. Work across APAC - collaborate with sales, supply chain, marketing, engineering, customers and key suppliers. Market aligned remuneration + bonuses + annual salary review! Build a rewarding long-term career with tailored training & ongoing learning opportunities.

About us Motion delivers specialised industrial products, technical expertise and customer-focused support to help businesses keep their operations running efficiently. We work with industries such as manufacturing, mining, food and beverage, transport, utilities and other industrial operations. Working closely with customers, suppliers, engineering and sales teams, the business provides tailored product solutions, technical troubleshooting, training and service support.

About the role Motion is seeking a commercially driven and technically capable Category Manager – Industrial Bearings 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. You will work closely with sales, supply chain, marketing, engineering, customers and suppliers to strengthen product offerings and deliver commercial outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated technical expertise within Industrial Bearings
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel as required, typically on a monthly basis.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing category or strategic sales plans.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, product ranges, pricing and category performance.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI; ERP and CRM experience is also valued.
• A safety-focused, collaborative and customer-driven approach.

What We Offer:

• Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.
• Career progression: Build a long-term career with clear development pathways, supported by free webinars, training events and learning courses.
• Comprehensive benefits: Bonus incentives, supplied uniforms, parental-leave top-up support and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Give back to your community: Access one paid Good to Give volunteer leave day each calendar year, in addition to your standard leave entitlements.
• Recognition that matters: Celebrate your contribution through peer recognition, service-milestone awards and our employee referral program.

About Motion We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders. We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, processes, and new growth opportunities for our people.

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer.

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we're proud to say we're the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.