Category Manager (Convenience Retail I Auckland) I

Charm; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance rebate

Contract renewal potential

Job summary

Charm in Auckland is seeking a Category Manager to own the day-to-day management of key convenience retail FMCG categories within Mobil Oil New Zealand's network. You will work with suppliers, internal teams, and field staff to identify opportunities and deliver commercial outcomes.

The role emphasizes category planning, execution, and performance improvement, plus strong analytical capability and Excel skills to turn data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in category management, FMCG, retail, or a related commercial role.
• Experience managing categories or product portfolios with clear commercial results.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel capability.
• Ability to build credibility with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good commercial understanding of pricing, promotions, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of key FMCG categories within the convenience retail portfolio.
• Drive category planning, execution, and performance improvement across the network.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to joint business planning and trading conversations.
• Analyze category performance and turn insight into practical action.
• Support pricing, promotions, and ranging decisions to improve sales and margin outcomes.
• Prepare reporting, recommendations, and category insights for stakeholder discussions.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Skills

Category management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Business/Marketing/Commerce degree

Tools

NielsenIQ

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Category Manager (Convenience Retail I Auckland) I

Category Manager | Convenience Retail

Auckland | 12-month fixed-term contract (with opportunity for renewal) | $100,000-$110,000

This is an opportunity to take ownership of key FMCG categories within a nationally significant convenience retail network, supporting Mobil Oil New Zealand, part of one of the world's most recognised fuel brands. As Category Manager, you will play a visible role in shaping performance, building supplier partnerships, and helping deliver a strong, commercially compelling customer offer.

If you are looking for a Category Manager opportunity where you can truly make your mark, this role will give you the autonomy to shape category strategy, drive execution, and see your ideas come to life from planning through to delivery.

You will join a busy, collaborative team and take ownership of categories with real visibility and commercial impact.

About the role

As Category Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management and performance of key convenience retail categories. Working across suppliers, internal stakeholders, and field teams, you will help identify opportunities, improve execution, and support strong commercial outcomes across the network.

Key responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of key FMCG categories within the convenience retail portfolio
• Drive category planning, execution, and performance improvement across the network
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to joint business planning and trading conversations
• Analyse category performance and turn insight into practical action
• Support pricing, promotions, and ranging decisions to improve sales and margin outcomes
• Prepare reporting, recommendations, and category insights for stakeholder discussions
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment

What we are looking for

You will bring solid category or commercial experience, strong analytical capability, and the confidence to work across both detail and bigger-picture thinking.

Ideally, you will have:

• 3 to 5 years' experience in category management, FMCG, retail, or a related commercial role
• Experience managing categories or product portfolios with clear commercial results
• Strong analytical skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel capability
• Proven ability to build credibility with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Good commercial understanding of pricing, promotions, and negotiation

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• FMCG, convenience retail, or fuel retail experience
• Exposure to NielsenIQ, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Knowledge of the New Zealand FMCG market
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, marketing, commerce, or a related field

Why this opportunity stands out

• Exposure to Mobil Oil New Zealand as part of a globally recognised consumer fuel brand
• Close partnership with major supplier brands and experienced stakeholders
• Visible, commercially meaningful work
• A collaborative team environment with breadth, pace, and variety
• Annual performance rebate for the top performer
• Future development opportunities in other roles within the business

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with opportunity for renewal depending on business needs and performance.