Category Executive - Coles (12-month Contract)
PepsiCo
- Chatswood, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute Category Review Campaign, supporting Coles Category Manager.
- Manage end-to-end category range review processes for Salty Snacks, with a leading role on Biscuits and Health Food Aisle.
- Present insights and recommendations internally and to Coles.
- Optimize assortment, ranging, space allocation, flow, and adjacencies.
- Develop customer range and merchandising recommendations for growth.
- Assess pre /post performance changes, document learnings, and foster retailer relationships.
- Support PepsiCo Category Strategy by aligning with Coles' needs and objectives.
- Minimum 2-3 years of FMCG experience
- Tertiary qualification in marketing / commerce economics / business (or equivalent)
- Evidence of strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, ideally from a Sales role
- Strong analytical skills and use of Nielsen/Aztec systems (scan & panel)
- Existing category experience either through a category role or via a commercial customer facing sales role that operates a Category Review schedule.
- Experience in using the Coles Synergy/Liquid Data reporting tool to run analysis and reporting.
- Exposure to Range & Merchandising tools & processes – e.g. Efficient Assortment, Space Analytics / Space Planning (systems capabilities & reporting functionality)
- Experience within a cross functional, virtual team environment
- Proven ability to develop good working relationships cross functionally both internally and externally.
- We offer a competitive benefits package
- Access generous leave options (e.g. wellness, birthday, volunteer, purchase additional leave/cash out leave)
- We understand that bringing the best version of yourself to work means looking after yourself holistically. Our Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness
- Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses.
- Recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, one of only 16 organisations globally to earn this certification.
- Recognised as an WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality for the past 12 years and is one of the leading organisations in this space.
- Gender Tick (NZ)
- Family Friendly Certification (AU)
- Interview(s) and skills evaluation
- Online Assessment process
- Background checks