Category Commercial Manager – Online Meals
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Since 2024, 7‑Eleven Australia has joined 7‑Eleven international to be part of the biggest retail network across the world, represented in 20 countries with over 84,000 stores. We have big growth plans in Australia and a lot of opportunity for someone who wants to be part of an ever‑growing retailer with a global footprint.
Benefits
* Vibrant Open Office in Richmond — Work in a dynamic, collaborative space that sparks creativity
* Work Your Way — Enjoy the perfect balance of remote flexibility and in‑office collaboration—get the best of both worlds
* Make a Difference — Take a paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about
* Fuel Your Day — Enjoy free 7‑Eleven coffee and snacks in the office—because great ideas start with great coffee
* Family Comes First — Get up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carer, so you can focus on what matters most
* Stay Social & Connected — Join our Social Club and Open Committee for regular events, celebrations, and fun activities
* Grow Without Limits — Access unlimited LinkedIn Learning courses and invest in your personal and professional development
About the Role
As our Category Manager you are responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering offers that meet our ever‑evolving customer needs. Working as part of a squad you will drive profitable growth within the squad's categories, achieving sales and profit targets. This is a leadership‑driven role owning food category strategy, supplier partnerships, and commercial performance. You'll shape category direction, negotiate with suppliers, analyse performance, and guide a team to execute with excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Category Strategy — Develop and execute multi‑year category plans that drive growth, margin, and customer value.
* Supplier Management — Lead negotiations, build strategic partnerships, and secure best‑in‑market commercial terms.
* Product Development — Collaborate with internal teams to innovate and optimise the food range, ensuring relevance and quality.
* Performance Analytics — Use data to evaluate category health, identify opportunities, and guide decision‑making.
* Leadership — Mentor and influence cross‑functional teams, fostering a high‑performance culture.
* Promotional Planning — Oversee pricing, promotions, and in‑store execution to maximise sales and profitability.
* Stakeholder Collaboration — Partner with operations, marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver aligned outcomes.
What’s in Your Toolkit (Qualifications)
* Food Buying experience — Proven experience in a comparable FMCG environment, proven track record in buying, category management or procurement within food or FMCG.
* Business Acumen — Strong commercial judgement, financial literacy, and strategic thinking. Comfortable with data, insights, and performance dashboards.
* Leadership Capability — Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and drive outcomes across teams.
* Customer First Approach — Develop and execute innovative strategic plans that drive commercial outcomes.
* Customer Insights Leveraging — Experience in turning customer insights into actionable outcomes.
* Enthusiasm Fostering — Energy to foster enthusiasm among the squad in bringing category vision to life.
* Negotiation & Influence — Demonstrated ability to negotiate/influence both internal and external stakeholders, securing favorable terms and building long‑term supplier relationships.
* Communication Skills — Clear, persuasive communicator who can influence at all levels.
Accessibility & Inclusive Recruitment
At 7‑Eleven, we are committed to ensuring that all prospective employees have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support an inclusive and accessible experience, please contact us for a confidential discussion at peo••••••••••@7eleven.com.au.
For adjustment requests related to the recruitment process, other inquiries sent to this mailbox will not be actioned.
At 7‑Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. We strive to make every single 7‑Eleven team member feel heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2024‑2025 and Bronze Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index.
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