Exteriors Category Leader — Growth & Strategy

CSR

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Annual leave & superannuation

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CSR in Sydney is seeking an experienced Category Manager to own the Cemintel Exteriors portfolio strategy and performance. You will lead a small team of Product Managers, working with Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Innovation, Digital and Sustainability to identify opportunities, launch new products, and optimize ranges for growth in the Australian market.

You will influence commercial outcomes, manage lifecycle, and ensure supply continuity while delivering innovative solutions to

Qualifications

10+ years in Category or Product Management or related commercial role.
Record of developing and executing growth-focused product strategies.
Strong commercial acumen with large portfolios and budgets.
Proven people leadership and team development experience.
Excellent stakeholder management across functions.
Strong analytical, market research, and strategic planning skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to drive change and influence decisions at all levels.
Experience in building products, manufacturing or related sectors.
Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Cemintel category strategy to drive growth and profitability.
Lead and mentor Product Managers to deliver high-performing outcomes.
Manage product lifecycle including roadmaps, reviews, and SKUs.
Identify market trends, customer needs and competitive opportunities.
Conduct market research and gather customer insights for decisions.
Drive product innovation from concept to commercialization.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations for quality and continuity.
Provide technical leadership and act as a subject-matter expert.
Oversee product information, digital assets and sales enablement materials.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for execution.