Category Manager Industrial Hose & Connectors Asia Pacific

Motion Apac; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Motion is seeking a dynamic Category Manager – Industrial Hose & Connectors (APAC) to lead strategy, growth, and profitability across this critical product category in Australia. You will own the portfolio, drive category strategy, and partner with sales to optimize pricing and performance.

Reporting to the leadership team, you will oversee supplier relationships, product management, and a team of category specialists, delivering GMROI and ROIC improvements while championing new products and

Qualifikationen

• Formal qualification in Business or Marketing (desirable).
• Strong commercial acumen and marketing experience.
• Deep segment experience (mechanical aptitude advantageous).
• Leadership and management capability.

Aufgaben

• Lead and deliver the Industrial Hose & Connectors product strategy.
• Drive achievement of sales, margin, and growth targets across APAC.
• Partner with sales teams to optimise pricing and profitability; manage supplier relationships.
• Provide leadership, KPI tracking and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Kenntnisse

Commercial acumen

Marketing experience

Leadership

Management capability

Ausbildung

Business or Marketing degree (desirable)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Category Manager – Industrial Hose & Connectors (APAC) to lead strategy, growth, and profitability across this critical product category.

In this leadership role, you will hold overall responsibility for the Industrial Hose and Connectors portfolio, including:

• Development and execution of the category strategy
• Delivery of sales and profitability targets
• Supplier selection and strategic management
• Growth of our PBL (Home Brand) range
• Internal technical support and training development

This role operates within a matrixed structure and leads a team of product category specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Commercial Performance

• 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

Supplier & Product Management

• 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

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

About You

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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

Skills:

• 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)

About Motion

Motion is a leader in the distribution of industrial products. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore and part of a larger group GPC where opportunities are endless for a motivated individual.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, 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.