Junior Category Manager

Job no: 496959
Work type: Full time
Location: Sydney Support Office
Categories: Commercial (Buying/Merchandise Planning)

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Join our fast-growing commercial team!


At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!


The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Fashion & Gifts, the Junior Category Manager Fashion & Gifts is responsible for developing the category plan and executing the plan. 

What You’ll Do: 
As a Junior Category Manager, your main responsibilities will be: 

✅ Ensuring the agreed plan is executed. 
✅ Working with and maintaining key supplier relationships. 
✅ Assisting in range optimisation exercises. 
✅ Monitoring of sales and stock levels. 
✅ Set-up of promotions information in company systems. 
✅ Prioritisation, management & resolution of data conflicts, promotional processing issues and queries, pricing queries, invoicing and store queries, etc...
✅ Oversight and management of rebates. 
✅ Management of ad hoc administration projects. 


What We’re Looking For:

✅ Experienced in overseeing and leading a specific product category autonomously. 
✅ Fashion industry expertise is a real plus. 
✅ Analytical thinking. 
✅ Data driven and detail oriented. 
✅ Complex IT systems proficiency. 
✅ Ability to communicate at all levels


Perks & Benefits:

🏠 Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week
🛍️ Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
🚀 Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
👨‍👩‍👧 Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
🎁 Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
💆‍♀️ Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
🤝 Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it


We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence. 

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.


📢 APPLY NOW and let’s make travel retail magic together!

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