About Heinemann

A global leader in travel retail, Heinemann continues to expand from International Duty-Free environment into the Domestic Airport market. Our retail operation now serves more than 30 million customers annually featuring all the biggest brand names in Australia across fashion, beauty, wines and spirits, confectionery, and much more.

What you will get :

Hybrid Work

Staff discounts in our shops

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and belonging Program

Free on-site parking

Great work environment

Extra days annual leaves

Your new job includes

The Category Specialist in Beauty (Perfume and Cosmetics) primary responsibility is maximizing the engagement of the customer, be it through in-stock, promotion or range. The Category Specialist contributes to the category performance against financial and KPI targets. They will collaborate and manage the mutual interests of both the Operations and Purchasing team in line with the broader commercial strategy. They are the ambassador of the category and carry the authority of how the range is represented and executed on the shop floor.

As a Category Specialist you will

Weekly/Monthly Analytical reporting

Complete weekly shop visits to observe and discuss stock position, customer demographics, range and promotional opportunities

Assist with providing regular and timely category updates both to internal and external stakeholders

Ensures consistent high standards of customer service through ensuring the range maximizes the customer experience and is store-appropriate

Reviews and analyses initiatives to ensure a high level of customer service by regularly reviewing customer feedback, trends and results

Organise staff incentives, brand and Visual Merchandising training and aid the Operations team to execute the brands in store

Build and maintain relationships with vendors and coordinate vendor store visits as needed

What you should bring along

Previous experience including category coordination, strategic planning, forecasting and financial analysis

Experience or interest in Perfume and Cosmetics is a plus

Experience in managing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to build strong relationships

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritise and work in a fast paced environment

Extensive product knowledge, analytical skills and ability to identify market trends

Advanced MS Excel, and SAP/R3 (Retail) or similar ERP system

But it is not just all about us! At Heinemann we offer a great working environment with plenty of perks! We have staff discount from our retail outlets when you travel, career development opportunities, corporate activities (Heinemann Heroes, Birthday celebrations, Family and Friends discounts...), but most importantly the opportunity to be part of a team who understands that our people are at the core of everything we do.

Sounds like you? We would love to hear from you, please submit your resume, by clicking on the' apply now' button below. Note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.