Head of Category

Lead how we grow across Beer RTD Spirits & Wineshaping category strategy that wins for Lion and our customers in NZ.

A bit about Lion

At Lionwereall about creating moments that bring people together. From iconic local favourites likeSteinlager Speights Panheadand Macs to fast-growing RTDslikeSmirnoff Gordons and KirinHyoketsuand working with an enviable portfolio in Spirits and Wine. Our portfoliocovers one in fourof everyday moments across Aotearoa.

Behind that is a team who show up with curiositycourageand a real sense of ownership. We back each other challengeeach otherand keep pushing for betterbecausethatshow we grow.

The role

This is one of those roles where you can genuinely shape what the future looks like.

As our Head of Categoryyoulllead how we think about where we play and how we win across Beer RTD Spirits and the direction bring others with you and turn great thinking into real outcomes in market.

Youllsit right in the middle of it allpartnering closely with Marketing Sales and Commercial teams and working alongside our customers to unlock growth that works for everyone.

Whatyoullbe doing

• Setting and leading our3-year category strategybringing a clear compelling vision for growth

• Partnering with Marketing to shape ourportfolio plan with category thinking front and centre

• Turning strategy into actionbringing initiatives to lifein market and continuously improving them

• Spotting and unlockinggrowth opportunities especially across RTD and Spirits

• Lifting our capability incategory management including Be Available & Right Range

• Leadingcategory and competitor insightsso we stay sharp and make better decisions faster

• Playing a key role inJoint Business Planningwith our customers

• Building and growing ahigh-performing team setting them up for success

Whatyoullbring

Youresomeone who can see the bigger picturebut also knows how to make it happen.

• Strongcategory and commercial thinking with a feel for what drives growth

• Accomplishedleaderin developing a high performing team

• The ability totell a clear storyand bring people on the journey

• A natural collaborator who works well across teams and functions

• Confidence toinfluence and challenge in the right way

• A track recordof solvingcomplex problemsand turning insight into action

• Experience insenior Sales Category or Channel roles ideally in FMCG

Why this role

Ifyourelooking for a role where you can make a real impactnot just within Lion but across the wider marketthis is it.

Youllhave the space to lead the support around you and the opportunity to shape how we grow into the future.