Category Lead - General Merchandise
Core
Drive regional implementation of national retail strategy for general merchandise across the Elders branch network, delivering growth and commercial outcomes.
Role type
Senior Category Lead (General Merchandise)
Builds
Regional category performance, branch capability, and alignment with national retail strategy
Domain
Australian Agriculture / Rural Retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Regional strategy implementation, category management, supplier relationship management, branch team coaching, margin improvement, product ranging
Preferred skills
Branch management experience, agricultural industry experience, accreditation (Agsafe, ChemCert, nutrition, animal health)
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and implement targeted regional initiatives for new products, customer segments, and channels; Provide product, service, and sales process knowledge to branch teams; Partner with stakeholders to execute category plans and drive margin improvement; Manage relationships with suppliers and technical representatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC