Category Manager - Hobbies
Core
Own end-to-end commercial performance of the Hobbies & Collectibles portfolio (Games Workshop, TCGs, scale models, Gunpla, statues, Pop! Vinyl) for the Mighty Ape business.
Role type
Category Manager (Retail/eCommerce)
Builds
Hobbies & Collectibles product portfolio for Mighty Ape (Kogan.com)
Domain
Retail / eCommerce / Hobbies & Collectibles
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category ownership, range architecture, supplier relationship management, pre-order strategy, product lifecycle management, promotional calendar design, advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), data analysis
Preferred skills
eCommerce/Retail/FMCG experience, tech/electronics category knowledge, community engagement, agile adaptability
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies to grow market share; manage range architecture and SKU rationalization; negotiate allocations with licensors and manufacturers; execute pre-order strategy from listing to delivery; manage pricing, clearance, and aged stock; design promotional calendars; analyze performance trends using business systems and AI tools.
Seniority
Mid-level (Junior Category Manager or Category Manager level)