Trainee Category Manager| Launch your commercial career with one of Australia's leading retailersHybrid

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business, retail and problem solving?

This is your opportunity to join Supercheap Auto in a newly created development role designed to build the next generation of Category Managers and commercial leaders.

What we're looking for

We're less interested in years of experience and more interested in your mindset. You'll be someone who:

• Has BIG ambitions to build a long-term career in category management, buying and leadership.
• Is naturally curious, loves solving problems and challenge that status quo
• Takes initiative and looks for better ways of doing things
• Enjoys working with data and turning insights into action
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrates commercial thinking and customer focus

You'll ideally have:

• A completed degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Product Development, Data Analytics or Business Analytics
• Retail, customer-facing, internship or commercial experience

What you'll be doing

As a Trainee Category Manager, you'll partner closely with Category Managers, Buyers and Trade Partners to support and influence category performance. You'll:

• Develop your commercial acumen by helping shape product ranges, pricing strategies and promotional plans that influence customer purchasing decisions.
• ·Take ownership of a product sub-category, learning how to balance sales, profitability, inventory and customer outcomes.
• Turn data into action by analysing customer, sales and market trends to identify opportunities and solve commercial challenges.
• Learn how to build and manage supplier relationships, working with trade partners to bring great products and value to our customers.
• Collaborate with teams across marketing, digital, stores, planning and merchandising to deliver engaging customer experiences both in-store and online.
• Influence real business decisions by contributing ideas, challenging thinking and recommending solutions that improve category performance.

Why join us?

This is more than a graduate opportunity. It's a chance to fast-track your commercial career with one of Australia's leading retailers. You will;

• Gain exposure to real business decisions and develop the skills needed to progress into future Category Manager opportunities and beyond.
•  Join a supportive and experienced leadership team who will coach, develop and invest in your growth from day one.
• Work in a complex, highly commercial category with Sub category ownership.
• Build a career, not just a job with a SUPER passionate brand

Ready to accelerate your career?

If you're a motivated graduate or early career professional looking for an opportunity to develop commercial skills, own meaningful work and build a pathway into retail leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now – with a cover letter outlining why you are the right future leader for this position.