Head of Category (12 Month Contract)

Mars is a family-owned businessthat hasbeen making products for peopleand their petsfor more than 100 years.Werebehind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE PEDIGREE WHISKAS DOLMIOBENS ORIGINAL MASTERFOODS andROYAL CANINandwe arededicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

About Mars Food & Nutrition Australia

Mars Food & Nutritionis dedicated to providingbetter food today and a better world tomorrow. For us food is more than justwhatson our plate. We know that what we eat where it comes from and who we share it with matters. We believe that a better world tomorrow is one where more people have access to healthy meals; more people cook and sit down together to enjoy shared dinnertimes; and more food can be produced with less.

We have an ambition toenable delicious healthier eating to be part of consumers daily lives. Our portfolio of much-loved brands includes MASTERFOODS DOLMIO BENS ORIGINAL KAN TONG and PROMITE.

An exciting opportunity to lead the category agenda for Mars Food & Nutrition Australia(MFNA)on a12-monthcontract or secondment basis.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Strategic Demand Director this is a key leadership role driving the 13-year category strategy for MFNA. You will translate shopper and consumer insights into actionable point-of-purchase plans that deliver a three-way winfor our consumers customers and Marswhile leading a high-performing category team.

Leading a team of5 thisstrategicrole drives the Category Function within the Strategic Demand Team collaborating closely with Marketing Customer SalesStrategic Revenue Management Finance and Consumer Market Insightsto deliver category growth and shopper-led strategies.You will shape and execute category strategies that drive sustainable growth optimise range space pricing promotions and displays and influence trade execution and new product development initiatives.

Based at our Wyong or Sydney location this role offers flexibility while ensuring strong engagement across the business and with key customers.

Whatyoulldo

• Lead and develop a high-performing category team including Strategic Category Leads and Analysts.

• Own and drive 13-year category strategies and activation plans aligned with shopper-led growth drivers.

• Track andanalysemarket performance to ensure delivery of growthplans aheadof category targets.

• Guide execution of point-of-purchase plans across range space pricing promotions and displays.

• Partner with Customer Teams to influence POP execution and develop compelling trade sell stories.

• Support New Product Development (NPD) by providing consultative input and ensuring cross-functional alignment.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to drive category growth and profitability across bricks-and-mortar and digital channels.

What we are looking for:

• Provenleadershipexperience in category managementwithin FMCG

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and developing talent.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Experience in shopperbehavior pricing promotionsrevenuemanagementand New Product Developmentprocesses.

• Excellent collaboration communication and stakeholder influence skills.

• A business degree or relevant qualification with 8 years experience in Sales or Marketing.

What can you expect from Mars

Mars will provide you with genuine career progression focusing on you and your career goals.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University. Aglobal health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance with the opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs.

Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through on our sustainable generation plan. A culture that offers collaboration leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.