Junior Category Manager | Supercheap Auto

Super Retail Group; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Supercheap Auto in Queensland seeks a Junior Category Manager to learn from senior category managers and own select product sub-categories from day one.

You'll shape ranges, pricing, and promotions, analyse sales and market trends, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate across marketing, stores, planning and merchandising to create compelling customer experiences both in-store and online. This role offers a clear development pathway into leadership.

Qualifications

• Has ambitions to build a long-term career in category management, buying and commercial leadership.
• Brings some experience in buying, merchandise planning, category management, product, retail or a related commercial role.
• Is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems and challenges the status quo.
• Takes initiative and looks for opportunities to improve performance and processes.
• Enjoys working with data and turning insights into commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial capability shaping ranges, pricing and promotions.
• Own product sub-categories balancing sales, margin, inventory and customer outcomes.
• Turn data into action by analysing customer, sales and market trends.
• Learn how to manage supplier relationships and negotiate value for customers and business.
• Collaborate with teams across marketing, digital, stores, planning and merchandising.
• Influence decisions by suggesting ideas and solutions to improve category performance.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Merchandising basics

Buying experience

Job description

This is your opportunity to join Supercheap Auto in a newly created development role designed to accelerate high-potential commercial talent into future Category Manager positions and beyond.

As a Junior Category Manager, you'll work alongside experienced Category Managers, learning the craft of category management while taking ownership of your own product areas from day one. This role is ideal for someone with experience in buying, category management, merchandising, planning or a related commercial function who is ready to step up, broaden their capability, and fast-track their career in retail leadership.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who may already have the foundations in a commercial or merchandise environment and is eager to take the next step in a large complex retail environment. You'll be someone who:

• Has ambitions to build a long-term career in category management, buying and commercial leadership.
• Brings some experience in buying, merchandise planning, category management, product, retail or a related commercial role.
• Is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems and challenges the status quo.
• Takes initiative and looks for opportunities to improve performance and processes.
• Enjoys working with data and turning insights into commercial outcomes.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates commercial thinking and a strong customer focus.
• A genuine passion for retail and a desire to develop into a future Category Manager position.

What you'll be doing

As a Junior Category Manager, you'll partner closely with experienced Category Managers while developing ownership of your own product sub-categories. You'll:

• Develop your commercial capability by helping shape product ranges, pricing strategies and promotional plans that influence customer purchasing decisions.
• Take ownership of product sub-categories, balancing sales, margin, inventory and customer outcomes.
• Turn data into action by analysing customer, sales and market trends to identify opportunities and solve commercial challenges.
• Learn how to build and manage supplier relationships, negotiating outcomes that deliver value for both customers and the business.
• Collaborate with teams across marketing, digital, stores, planning and merchandising to deliver compelling customer experiences both in-store and online.
• Influence business decisions by contributing ideas, identifying opportunities and recommending solutions that improve category performance.

Why join us?

This isn’t an entry level position... It's an opportunity to accelerate your pathway into category leadership with one of Australia's leading retailers.

You’ll:

• Be part of a structured development pathway designed to prepare you for future Category Manager opportunities.
• Receive coaching, mentoring and hands-on development from experienced commercial leaders.
• Gain ownership of product categories and exposure to real commercial decision-making.
• Work in a complex, fast-moving retail environment where your ideas and contribution have genuine impact.
• Build a long-term career with a passionate team and one of Australia's most recognised retail brands.

Ready to accelerate your career?

If you've started your career in buying, merchandising, planning or a commercial role and are looking for an opportunity to fast-track your development into category management, we'd love to hear from you. and tell us why you're ready to take the next step toward becoming a future Category Manager at Supercheap Auto.

We believe diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our teams and help us innovate, and we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or workplace accommodation to perform at your best, please let us know in your application.

A note to candidates: This is a human-led recruitment process, and every application is reviewed by our Australian Talent Acquisition team.