Category Vision & Perfect Store Lead

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years.Werebehind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE PEDIGREE WHISKAS DOLMIO BENS ORIGINAL MASTERFOODS and ROYAL CANIN ORIJEN ACANA we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people communities and the planet can truly thrive.

About the role:Join Mars as the Category Vision & Perfect StoreLeadwithinthe MarsPetcare segment where we make life better for pets and their owners.

Reporting to the Category Leadership Director the newly created Category Vision & Perfect Store Lead will play a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class category leadership that drives sustainable growth and contributes consistently to NSV performance.Youllshape and execute the Category Visiontranslating global strategy into locally relevant actionable planswhile leading the Perfect Store agenda and using market diagnostics to uncover growth opportunities across retailers and channels.

Working cross-functionally and in close partnership with strategic customersyoullturn deep category and shopper insight into impactful growth plans strengthen customer engagement and position Mars as a trusted category leader both internally and externally.

Role Title:Category Vision & Perfect Store Lead

Location:Melbourne Victoria
Hours:Permanent Full time
Reporting to:Category Leadership Director

Howyoulldo:

Shape the future of the category.Lead and localise the Category Vision to deliver best-in-class category leadership directly influencing growth NSV targets and long-term strategic direction.

Turn insight into commercial impact.Own market diagnostics and performance analysis across retailers andchannels translatingshopper competitive and market data into actionable growth strategies that drive measurable sales results.

Build powerful growth partnerships.Develop customer-centric growth plans and collaborate closely with key retail partners to unlock mutual growth opportunities and strengthen strategic relationships.

Lead cross-functional influence at scale.Partner with Sales Marketing and Insights teams to deliver integrated customer solutionsgaining exposure to senior stakeholders and broad commercial decision-making.

Champion execution excellence.Drive the Perfect Store agenda and ensure category initiatives land effectively in market sharpening your ability to convert strategy into flawless execution.

Accelerate your strategic leadership career.Support senior category leadership contribute to resource and priority setting and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making in their roleyoullbeleveragingand building the strategic analytical and influencing skills essential for your leadershipcareer.

Your Unique Ingredients:

FMCG Experience in category & or customer management in a major grocery retailer is essential.

Proactive driven & curious candidate who wants to learn & grow

Excellent influencer and communicator who can build deep customer partnerships and internal stakeholder relationships.

Highly analytical withanability to drive and translate insights into relevant strategies via effective storytelling.

StrongCircana&Quantium/Synergy analytical skills

Whyyoulllove working for Mars:

Purpose:Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

People:A culture that values your contributions fosters leadership and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

Development:Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We know everyones needs are different andwerecommitted to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If yourequireany adjustments along the way simply let us know in your application form.

Job Description:Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years.Werebehind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE PEDIGREE WHISKAS DOLMIO BENS ORIGINAL MA...