• Permanent
• Hybrid WFH
• Mount Waverley

Salvos Stores is one of Australia's largest not for profit retailers, dedicated to creating a positive social and environmental impact through our 350 stores and a growing online presence. As a mission enterprise within The Salvation Army, the funds we raise directly help provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians every year.

About the Role:

Salvos Stores are seeking a Full-time Permanent Product Manager to effectively manage the performance and continued improvement of the new product category for Salvos Stores.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Merchandise you will lead key activities such as the rationalisation of core range, event lines and opportunity buys via product performance analysis, trend identification and customer buying behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage product strategy including a strategic, customer segment driven approach to product ranging, innovation, and pricing.
• Drive product innovation, identifying emerging trends and opportunities in relation to new products.
• Manage the planning and forecasting relating to seasonal budgets and category performance and report on overall sales, gross margin, and direct costs of sales.
• Prepare and manage purchasing plans using current trends, past product performance and industry knowledge to ensure agreed expenditure and overall sales targets are met.
• Monitoring inventory levels held at store, local and interstate warehouses and ensuring suitable supply timelines are applied.
• Research suitable suppliers, overseeing product purchasing management including prices, transportation and other requirements to ensure that gross target margins are achieved.
• Create and implement a compliance framework ensuring that all new products meet Australian legislative requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

About you:

• Our ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years' experience in product/category management with a strong ability to build relationships, excellent negotiation skills and a successful record of product category growth and profitability.
• You also have:
  
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field
  • Excellent people and management skills
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • A high level of experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • A class C Driver's Licence

Why work for us:

• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity for career development
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internationally renowned not-for-profit organisation
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Rare opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded people who enjoy being a part of an organisation that make a difference within the Australian community

How to Apply:

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.