Senior Category Leader - Gaming & Lifestyle (Hybrid)

Officeworks Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Benefits program

Flexible public holidays

Learning & development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Officeworks Ltd in Chadstone, VIC is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Gaming and Lifestyle to lead a dynamic, high-growth portfolio and Shape products, brands and experiences that excite customers. You will identify trends, build strategic supplier partnerships and deliver strong commercial results with cross-functional influence.

You will own category strategy, drive profitability, and coach a high-performing team in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Category Management, Merchandise or Buying in retail.
• Proven track record delivering sales, margin and market share growth.
• Strong P&L and financial target delivery experience.
• Ability to build strategic supplier partnerships for long-term value.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver category sales, margin and EBIT targets across a complex portfolio.
• Develop category strategies, business plans and trade plans to drive growth.
• Lead supplier negotiations and strategic partnerships.
• Identify trends to deliver innovative products and category solutions.
• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Finance and Ops.
• Coach and develop a high-performing category team.

Skills

Category management

Merchandise strategy

Buying

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data literacy

Commercial acumen

Education

Commerce / Business / Marketing / Economics / Finance degree

Job description

Officeworks Ltd in Chadstone, VIC is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Gaming and Lifestyle to lead a dynamic, high-growth portfolio and Shape products, brands and experiences that excite customers. You will identify trends, build strategic supplier partnerships and deliver strong commercial results with cross-functional influence.

You will own category strategy, drive profitability, and coach a high-performing team in a fast-paced retail environment.