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The Clorox Company Category Manager (FMCG) in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)
Your role at Clorox:
The Category Manager Australia will deliver category strategies, customer reviews, category sales plans and lead customer story development on key initiatives for assigned Clorox brands in the Australian market. By focusing on these key deliverables, this role will serve as the category lead in key Clorox planning and commercial processes. This is a critical role in the context of both delivering a healthier core for the Australian business.
In this role, you will:
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Generation of category insights that lead to the development of category growth drivers and opportunities.
Support development of category strategy/plans, growth drivers & AMPS/AAA
Lead for range reviews and customer meetings for assigned categories - Category Management, Strategy, Options & Recommendations, Planograms and Implementation.
Lead customer story development on new product launches/innovation, key initiatives and priorities.
Execution of best practice category strategies and insights-based projects.
Lead and participate in category related strategic projects
Lead CDC (Category Demand Creation) processs for assigned categories
Category member of Neighborhood (Cross functional team) for assigned categories - provide Category expertise & influence to achieve commercial outcomes.
Drive AMPS/AAA development & embed cross-functionally
Develop promotional spending rigor for ROI
Support ICP (Integrated Commercial Planning) process alongside Head of Category & Shopper
Involvement in wider business process and projects
Pricing – Monitor pricing strategy and competitor positioning
Oversee all responsibilities for direct report
Drive development of direct report with a view of succession planning
Own the GPS@Clx (personal performance and career development) process for direct report (Category Analyst)
What we look for:
3 to 5 years of experience in a Trade Marketing Manager/Category Manager or equivalent role
Previous experience in delivering Category Reviews in the Australian Grocery environment
Previous experience in people management ideal, but not essential
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Influencing skills to driving change
The ability to partner effectively and work cross functionally
Strong analytical ability – the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
Process management / improvement skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Effective planning and prioritization.
Attention to detail (data integrity is key).
Experienced in Quantium and IRI
Ideally experienced in Nielsen
Workplace type:
Hybrid role
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:
Competitive compensation
Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
Flexible work environment, depending on your role
Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
Half-day Fridays, depending on your location
Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
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Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
This is the place where doing the right thing matters.
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
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