Category Manager - Bathrooms

Mitre 10; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitre 10 in New Zealand is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to elevate the Bathrooms category within our Merchandise team, delivering exceptional customer experiences and strong commercial results. You will develop and implement category strategies, build supplier relationships, plan promotions, and coach a Category Assistant team to drive performance across stores and markets.

The role requires 5+ years in category management and 5–10 years in retail, with proven leadership, negotiation and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in category management.
• 5–10 years in retail or consumer goods.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Experience in FMCG, baths, showers, taps, plumbing fittings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Delivering company and category financial targets.
• Developing and maintaining the Mitre 10 merchandise offer.
• Planning and executing category strategy and promotional programs.
• Building strong supplier relationships and implementing best practice.
• Communicating merchandise initiatives effectively across stores, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Coaching and mentoring a high-performing Category Assistant team.

Skills

Category management

Retail strategy

Team leadership

Negotiation

Influencing

Presentation skills

Job description

Mitre 10 has been a part of New Zealand's home improvement culture since 1974. An award-winning success story, inspiring Kiwi to love where they live, work and play with our home improvement, garden and trade offer.

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Category Manager to take our Bathroomscategory to the next level. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving commercial success, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

About the Role

As a Category Manager within our Merchandise team, you’ll operate in a highly competitive market and be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that give us a clear edge. This role is all about creating a compelling offer for our customers while achieving strong financial results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering company and category financial targets.
• Developing and maintaining the Mitre 10 merchandise offer.
• Planning and executing category strategy and promotional programs.
• Building strong supplier relationships and implementing best practice.
• Communicating merchandise initiatives effectively across stores, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Coaching and mentoring a high-performing Category Assistant team.

This is a role for someone with energy, influence, and a passion for retail excellence.

About You:

• At least 5 years’ experience in category management and 5–10 years in retail or consumer goods.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in FMCG, baths, showers, taps, plumbing fittings categories is advantageous.
• Available to travel both internationally and nationally.

What’s in it for you?

• Attractive remuneration package
• Generous staff buying privileges
• Life insurance and discounted medical insurance
• Birthday day off
• Flexible working options

If you’re highly motivated and passionate about being part of the Mitre 10 team, we want to hear from you!