Junior Category Manager

Lagardère AWPL; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Staff discounts

Career development

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Wellbeing leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL is seeking a Junior Category Manager for Fashion & Gifts in Australia. You will develop and execute the category plan, work with suppliers, optimise ranges, and monitor sales and stock across our fashion and gifts assortment.

You’ll manage promotions in our systems, resolve data conflicts, and support ad hoc admin projects while collaborating with a dynamic, innovative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a specific product category autonomously.
• Fashion industry expertise is a real plus.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven approach.
• Detail oriented with strong IT system skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute the agreed category plan.
• Maintain key supplier relationships.
• Assist in range optimisation exercises.
• Monitor sales and stock levels.
• Set up promotions information in company systems.
• Resolve data conflicts, pricing and invoicing queries.
• Oversee rebates and manage ad hoc admin projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data driven

Communication at all levels

Attention to detail

IT systems proficiency

Job description

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

Join our fast-growing commercial team!

Reporting to the Head of Fashion & Gifts, the Junior Category Manager Fashion & Gifts is responsible for developing the category plan and executing the plan.

What You’ll Do:

As a Junior Category Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Ensuring the agreed plan is executed.
• Working with and maintaining key supplier relationships.
• Assisting in range optimisation exercises.
• Monitoring of sales and stock levels.
• Set-up of promotions information in company systems.
• Prioritisation, management & resolution of data conflicts, promotional processing issues and queries, pricing queries, invoicing and store queries, etc...
• Oversight and management of rebates.
• Management of ad hoc administration projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced in overseeing and leading a specific product category autonomously.
• Fashion industry expertise is a real plus.
• Analytical thinking.
• Data driven and detail oriented.
• Complex IT systems proficiency.
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible Working– Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week
• Staff Discounts– Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
• Career Development– We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
• Paid Parental Leave– We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
• Employee Referral Program– Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
• Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
• Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

AtLagardèreAWPL,we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.