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Within the Mobility and Convenience team we are redefining our convenience locations into a customer focused retail business. We have big plans within the Food & Merchandise space to which this opportunity will be instrumental to that success.
The Category Manager is responsible for a selection of merchandise portfolios within bp's convenience business, applying the principles of category management to add new value for customers, build long term supplier relationships, and deliver balanced sales and margin growth.
Purpose of the role
Safety - Ensure personal compliance with safety, ethics and compliance policies and processes, follow procedures, and provide an outstanding display of BP's 'who we are' framework.
Set the tone and play your part . Ensure recommendations and activity sets are viewed through a safety lens. Speak up if you see or suspect something is wrong - this extends to influencing supplier behaviors & dedication to safety.
Actively commit to a strong safety culture at bp. Complete SLPs on a regular basis and actively participate in programs such as 'winning together'.
Customer Culture - Ensure the customer is front of mind as part of any/all decision making.
Actively support a performance culture that is (1) customer first and (2) forward looking and dynamic in nature.
Performance management & top line growth - Partner with key stakeholders (eg, category team) to ensure activities and decision making are both customer focused and commercially relevant.
Monitor and analyze performance metrics and work closely with internal stakeholders in support of timely interventions.
Strategy Execution -Support merchandising activity and related work connected with strategic aims such as Re-imagine Retail.
People -Strong collaboration with all internal partners and in particular, members of the Merchandise, Food, Marketing and Operational teams.
Key Accountabilities
Driving sales, profitability, market share results.
Support for key business projects.
Delivering new products to market.
Value adding promotional planning.
Ownership of delivering category reviews.
Win/win supplier engagement.
Involvement with product price analysis and implementation.
Develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external partners.
Essential Skills and Experience
Experience as a Key Account Manager, Buyer, or Category Manager within a supplier or retailer (FMCG industry preferred).
High attention to detail and commercial savvy.
Strong communication skill to influence and sell recommendations internally, ability to negotiate both internally and externally to achieve the objectives of Commercial Strategy.
Promotion and range modelling.
Positive contributor towards a strong culture.
Benefits of working with us
Hybrid working arrangements, 60:40 to enable work-life balance.
Generous salary package including annual bonus program.
8% KiwiSaver, Medical insurance, Share options, and fuel discounts.
Career development and mentoring programs.
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave/4 weeks paid partner leave.
Please be aware that all bp Australia New Zealand employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of NZ.
Travel Requirement
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable.
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation.
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process.
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