Junior Category Manager | Supercheap Auto Hybrid

Super Retail Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Supercheap Auto, part of Super Retail Group, is creating a Junior Category Manager role to accelerate high-potential talent into future Category Manager positions. You will work with experienced Category Managers and take ownership of your own product areas from day one, building skills in buying, category management, merchandising and planning.

This role suits someone with buying or merchandising experience who is curious, data-driven and ready to develop leadership in retail.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, category management, merchandising, planning or related commercial role.
• Ambition to build long-term career in category management and leadership.
• Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into insights and action.

Responsibilities

• Develop product ranges, pricing strategies and promotional plans.
• Own product sub-categories balancing sales, margin, inventory and customer outcomes.
• Analyse customer, sales and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers to deliver value for customers and business.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, stores, planning and merchandising teams.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve category performance.

Skills

Career growth

Buying experience

Category management

Merchandising

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

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

• 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

• 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.

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.