Category Manager

About the Role We are seeking an assistant/associate category manager or junior category manager ready to step up into full ownership of multiple portfolios for the Australian and New Zealand markets across Breville and Kambrook brands. This is a growth opportunity for someone ready and comfortable taking ownership and running the categories end to end. You will have a clear mandate to identify and execute margin and portfolio-growth opportunities across the portfolios using commercial levers or development of new products as you see fit to maximise commercial outcomes. Above all, this role needs someone who can hold a clear, well-defined view of category scope and market position, and who is comfortable making commercial trade-off calls at pace rather than waiting for perfect information — this is a hands-on, commercially minded category role for someone who enjoys owning end-to-end outcomes, not just executing their part of the plan. Key Responsibilities Own the category — full category management of the distribution Home + Breakfast portfolio (Water, Air, Seasonal, Toasters, Kettles, Kettle Toaster Pack Ups, Garment Care) across Australia and New Zealand Own the category P L end-to-end — NNR, CM and CM% — including budget setting, forecasting and in-year performance management Maintain a sharp read — on category scope, competitive position and where Breville plays to win versus where it doesn't, and use that view to prioritise ruthlessly Optimise Consumables — review adjust approach in consumables and non-electric product lines, including fridge filters (Aquaport) and other water/filter accessories, to maximise commercial outcomes Engage directly and problem-solve — day-to-day with Engineering, Sourcing and Development teams — surfacing issues early, working through them jointly, and making fast, well-reasoned commercial trade-off calls (cost vs. spec, speed vs. certainty) rather than escalating every decision Identify and execute margin improvements — through market or pricing opportunities or sourcing opportunities, the market is your canvas Scope and lead new category expansion opportunities — scope and manage business case opportunities for new categories with a lens on not just sourcing but ability to execute in market to grow whilst underpinning performance on the current core range Partner closely with — the NPD Lead Engineer, LCM Lead Engineer, Product, Go To Market team, Planning, Distribution Development Manager, Sales and Finance to ensure end-to-end delivery from category strategy through to launch and in-market performance Represent the category in leadership forums — providing clear, data-led recommendations to cross functional teams to ensure commercial health of the portfolios Consult — closely with Sales and Marketing, and help shape future product development priorities for the ANZ market