We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Job Advertisement: Category Manager
Fast-paced, International FMCG with leading brands
Great culture, half-day Fridays & ongoing flexible Hybrid workplace
New state of art offices in central Richmond location
About Us:
PZ Cussons is an international consumer products group with an impressive brand portfolio including Rafferty's Garden, Morning Fresh, Radiant and St Tropez. Our brands play across several categories including Food, Homecare, Beauty & Personal Care. In Australia, we have two market leading brands: Morning Fresh Dish Washing Liquid & Rafferty’s Baby Food.
Our B.E.S.T. values (BOLD, ENERGETIC, STRIVING, TEAMWORK) guide how we treat each other and are the foundation of a truly high performing culture.
The Role:
A great opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to establish strategic category direction, identification of growth opportunities, leading customer engagements, and providing critical insights into key projects and commercial decisions.
Role Responsibilities:
Develop category vision, articulating clear growth drivers to inform three-year plans.
Manage and own the category review process including category growth opportunities, market analysis and portfolio recommendations
Undertake analysis to create compelling category focussed business reviews & recommendations that meet the need of brand, consumer, shopper & retailer.
Create and deliver category sell stories to external customers that link internal initiatives to external category growth opportunities.
Support the commercialisation of innovation through the stage & gate process
Lead cross functional go to market activation meetings
Support Revenue Growth management pricing recommendations
Deliver actionable reports that provide clarity to market dynamics, brand performance, competitor intelligence and financial implications.
About You:
Category Manager with 5+ years’ experience within the FMCG industry
Strong understanding of Category Management principles
Ability to articulate and write an integrated category and channel strategy.
Confident presenter with proven communication and negotiation skills
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders
Highly proficient with data programs Nielsen, Quantium, Synergy, Excel
Understanding of shelf management systems and processes will help you within this role.
If you are a driven category professional looking for your next exciting move and some genuine career development opportunities, Apply Now!!!
Employee Benefits:
Half day Fridays (yes, every week!)
Hybrid Working – personalised flexibility rework from home (2 days office)
Annual Bonus scheme
Online Training – access to full LinkedIn Learning suite of 60,000 courses
Career Development Plan and Mentoring Program
12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
Volunteering Days – gifted to support our partner agencies (including FOODBANK)
Generous Staff Discounts
Weekly recognition awards - aligned to our BEST Values
Employee run Social & Wellbeing committee that offer;
Bake-off competitions
Monthly birthday morning tea!
Corporate Games
Trivia lunches
Festive celebrations, Giving tree
Wednesday run club
Annual Flu-shots
Quarterly drinks
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
