Senior Category Manager Convenience

at LagardereAWPL
Published June 25, 2026
Location Sydney, Australia
Category Management  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Step into a role where your ideas drive real retail impact!

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role:

Bring your Category Management expertise to shape exceptional customer experiences while driving revenue and category profit growth.

As a convenience category specialist, you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver an optimised customer journey and take ownership of category planning and ranging, pricing and promotions, supplier relationship management, and negotiation.

What You’ll Do:
Drive growth in revenue (including NRI & back margin) and category profit, via the use of master data analytics, customer insight and Joint Business Plans delivering growth & market share increases.
Work cross functionally & collaboratively to deliver an optimised customer journey, driving customer penetration, frequency & ATV.
Be accountable for inventory/working capital management to deliver KPIs.
Work closely with the Assistant Category Manager to ensure business priorities are delivered in a timely & accurate manner.
Maintain a solid understanding of the performance of your category and provide insightful updates to weekly meetings.
From time to time, work within project teams that will deliver specific objectives within a finite time frame.

What We’re Looking For:
5+ years’ experience in retail category management
Thorough knowledge of the FMCG industry and convenience category
Proven experience managing successful supplier relationships
Previous experience in team management is a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical & ability to translate customer/market insight into category plans driving profit growth

Perks & Benefits:

Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week
Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion
At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

APPLY NOW and let’s make travel retail magic together!