Junior Category Manager

Join our fast-growing commercial team! At LagardèreAWPL , we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team! The Role: Reporting to the Head of Fashion & Gifts, the Junior Category Manager Fashion & Gifts is responsible for developing the category plan and executing the plan.

What You’ll Do: As a Junior Category Manager, your main responsibilities will be: ✅ Ensuring the agreed plan is executed. ✅ Working with and maintaining key supplier relationships. ✅ Assisting in range optimisation exercises. ✅ Monitoring of sales and stock levels. ✅ Set-up of promotions information in company systems. ✅ Prioritisation, management & resolution of data conflicts, promotional processing issues and queries, pricing queries, invoicing and store queries, etc... ✅ Oversight and management of rebates. ✅ Management of ad hoc administration projects.

What We’re Looking For: ✅ Experienced in overseeing and leading a specific product category autonomously. ✅ Fashion industry expertise is a real plus. ✅ Analytical thinking. ✅ Data driven and detail oriented. ✅ Complex IT systems proficiency. ✅ Ability to communicate at all levels Perks & Benefits: 🏠 Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week 🛍️ Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages 🚀 Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network 👨‍👩‍👧 Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements 🎁 Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus 💆‍♀️ Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day 🤝 Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it We Value Diversity & Inclusion At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices. 📢 APPLY NOW and let’s make travel retail magic together!