About the companyAt CARTERS, we've been helping build New Zealand - and Kiwi trade careers - for over 150 years. Our continued success and reputation as the best building partner in the market can only happen with the right teams. That's why we look for people, who are results-focused, have shared values and are passionate about customer success.About the roleThe Category Manager is an important role within CARTERS, responsible for championing a range of core construction & building products across the CARTERS branch network. The role focuses on ensuring we have the right range, from the right suppliers at the right price, and that they are merchandised and promoted in the best interests of our Trade Customer Base.Reporting to the General Manager of Procurement and Supply Chain, you will liaise with our key suppliers, Branches and other Internal stakeholders to ensure we optimise the portfolio.The key responsibilities include developing and implementing Category Plans covering range, shelf pricing, merchandising, promotional activity and placement of product consistent with the Category Objectives.Joining the Category Manager team based at CARTERS' National Support Office in East Tamaki, Auckland the assigned Category Portfolio for this role covers Power Tools, Insulation and Plasterboard. While building industry knowledge is a plus, it's not required to succeed.About youThis is a busy operational focused role requiring a high level of commercial maturity, well developed communication skills and the ability to manage competition priorities and workload.To be successful in this role you will have:Ideally, experience in a similar roleSales-oriented, customer service-focus and a skilled communicatorFlair for marketing with an ability to seek and implement new opportunitiesAnalytical, attention to detail, strong problem-solving skillsWilling to challenge the norm, able to think outside the box, leverages new technology to improve selling processHigh level of proficiency in MS ExcelTeam player, have the ability to work with people across the organisationEstablishes rapport easily and significantly with suppliers for the benefit of the customersResult-driven, with utmost respect of processWhat we offerIn return, we'll make sure you're looked after in a professional, positive, inclusive and supportive working environment that you can be proud of. We offer:A competitive salary package7.5% Benefits Package, includes Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life & Disability InsuranceWe also pay for your Southern Cross Health InsuranceTraining, development, coaching and promotional opportunitiesSupportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse teamBuying privileges across all Carters storesIf this sounds like you, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply to work with CARTERS today. You won't look back.
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