Assistant Category Manager

Woolworths Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship in business

Hybrid working model

Wellbeing programs

Flexible leave policy

Team discounts

Rewards program

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Auckland seeks an Assistant Category Manager for the Dairy portfolio to drive customer-focused category plans and effective promotional campaigns. You will work with our Category Manager to simplify store operations and hit commercial targets, while growing sales and market share through well-planned promotions.

You will collaborate across Marketing, Cartology, EVeryday rewards, Milk Run and Online, negotiating with suppliers and supporting team development in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or retail/business studies preferred.
• Comfortable analyzing sales data using Excel/Google tools/retail systems to spot trends.
• Able to negotiate with suppliers and maintain strong relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration within the team and with junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Shape Dairy promotional strategy with correct timing, depth and funding for value.
• Translate sales data and analytics into impactful promotions driving sales and profitability.
• Execute campaigns across Marketing, Cartology, Everyday rewards, Milk Run, Online and internal systems.
• Negotiate promo plans with suppliers to meet targets and secure wins for all parties.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure promotions run smoothly via forecasting and planning.

Skills

FMCG experience

Business studies

Excel

Vendor negotiations

Time management

Education

Business degree

Tools

Retail systems

Google tools

Job description

• Permanent role based at our Favona office in Auckland, with hybrid flexibility
• Jump into a close-knit, high-performing team where your ideas actually count
• Bring your passion for building great relationships and making a real difference for our store teams and shoppers.

We are Woolworths Group | Ko Woolworths Tātou

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

• Permanent role based at our Favona office in Auckland, with hybrid flexibility
• Jump into a close-knit, high-performing team where your ideas actually count
• Bring your passion for building great relationships and making a real difference for our store teams and shoppers.

We are Woolworths Group | Ko Woolworths Tātou

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do | Hei mahi

As an Assistant Category Manager in the Dairy portfolio, you will work alongside our Category Manager to drive category plans that put customers first, simplify life for our stores, and hit commercial targets. A big part of your role involves running an effective promotional plan to grow sales, profit, and market share while supporting the wider team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Help to shape our Dairy promotional strategy by getting the timing, depth and funding right so customers get genuine, market‑leading value
• Turn everyday shopping data and commercial analytics into standout promotions that get customers excited and boost sales and profitability
• Bring campaigns to life across key touchpoints within our business including Marketing, Cartology, EVeryday rewards, Milk Run, Online and our internal support system
• Work directly with suppliers to negotiate promo plans that hit our targets and deliver wins for both sides
• Team up with our Supply Chain key stakeholders to keep everyone aligned and make sure every promotion runs without a hitch through forecasting and planning

What you’ll bring | Hei mahi

• You bring relevant experience from a previous role, a similar commercial position in FMCG or have studied business or related subjects at a tertiary level
• You are comfortable digging into and understanding sales figures, using Excel, Google tools, or retail systems to spot trends and make smart business calls
• You can back yourself in supplier conversations, holding your ground when needed while keeping relationships strong and positive
• You naturally keep plates spinning, staying organised and managing your time well even when things move fast
• You genuinely enjoy working with people, bringing clear communication, a collaborative approach, and a positive attitude to the team
• You like sharing what you know and take pride in helping junior team members build your skills

What you’ll experience | Ngā Huanga

Our Team Members Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do And We’re Always Looking For Ways To Support Your Career Journey And Reward Great Work

• A mentorship in running a business
• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.