Category Manager - Seasonal Products

IG Design Group is a fast growing, wholesale supplier of general merchandise products to leading national retailers across Grocery, Mass, Department Stores, DDS and Value Chains. Think greeting cards, gift wrap, party supplies and Xmas products to name a few. Look us up at www.igdesigngroup.com.au.

What we offer?

• career progression

• a business where culture matters

• staff celebrations- there is always food around!

• dress up morning teas - see what I mean ;)

• staff discounts

• bright, fun environment- heaps of happy energy

• free parking

• and, supportive management.

What do we need?

Ever wondered who decides what the Christmas aisle looks like next year? Or which Easter designs land on shelf in every major retailer? That's this role.

We're seeking a full-time, in-office Category Manager to own our seasonal categories — Christmas, Easter and everything in between — across both our catalogue ranges and our bespoke contract programs for key customers.

Have you managed product categories or customer programs in FMCG or wholesale, driven sales and margin growth, and delivered on-trend product from concept to delivery? If so, read on…

Specifically, you will be responsible but not limited to:

• Drive sales volume growth and gross margin across our seasonal categories, catalogue and contract.

• Develop and present seasonal category strategies, buy plans and post-season reviews to Senior Management.

• Track local and overseas seasonal trends through WGSN and regular store visits, and turn insight into product opportunity.

• Build and monitor critical paths so seasonal programs land accurately and on schedule — seasons don't wait.

• Manage inventory and clear seasonal carryover through well-planned exit strategies.

• Work closely with Business Managers on customer initiatives, pricing and buyer relationships.

• Partner with our Ningbo team and suppliers to negotiate the best price, quality and capability.

• Collaborate with the Studio and QA teams to deliver on-trend designs that meet Australian Standards.

• Build strong relationships with our sister companies to stay across product releases and overseas seasonal insight.

• Lead, coach and develop direct reports, and contribute to the culture of the wider Product team.

Skills:

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Solid product or category management experience in FMCG, wholesale or similar.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen — you understand customers, competitors and market dynamics.

• Experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept to delivery.

• Strong strategic, analytical and negotiating skills.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple categories and immovable seasonal deadlines.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and Adobe products.

• Experience leading or coaching others.

• Self-motivated, energetic and collaborative, with a "can-do" attitude.

• Finally, you are happy, resilient and positive- day in and day out. That is who we are at IG Design Group.

If you meet (most of) the above criteria and are looking for a role where you can develop your career into the future and be a key contributor to the team's success, we look forward to hearing from you. APPLY NOW!

No agencies please.