Batteries Category Lead – Growth & Strategy

Bapcor; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteer day

Free breakfast

Competitive salary + incentives

Employee discounts

Flat structure and leadership access

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bapcor New Zealand is seeking an experienced Category Manager - Batteries to lead our battery portfolio across New Zealand, including the Battery Town network. Based at our North Shore Support Office in Auckland, you will own the strategy, performance, and growth of our battery portfolio across the country.

You will work closely with suppliers, sales teams, marketing, inventory, and business leaders to deliver category growth, improve profitability, and create compelling customer solutions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Technical qualification or demonstrated experience within the battery, automotive, electrical, or related industry preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Category Management, Product Management, or a similar commercial role, ideally within the battery sector.
• Proven experience in B2B and B2C market environments.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing category, marketing, and pricing strategies that drive business growth and profitability.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand customer, supplier, and market needs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the battery category, defining strategy and growth plans.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, inventory, and leadership to deliver category growth.

Skills

Category management

Product management

B2B/B2C

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business reporting tools

Job description

Bapcor New Zealand is seeking an experienced Category Manager - Batteries to lead our battery portfolio across New Zealand, including the Battery Town network. Based at our North Shore Support Office in Auckland, you will own the strategy, performance, and growth of our battery portfolio across the country.

You will work closely with suppliers, sales teams, marketing, inventory, and business leaders to deliver category growth, improve profitability, and create compelling customer solutions.