Category Manager Full Time NEW

• Competitive benefits with real flexibility, including 26 weeks paid primary carer parental leave, Birthday Leave, Volunteer Days, and more!
• ASX-listed global wine business with iconic Australian brands including McGuigan, MadFish, and more

About AV:

Australian Vintage (AV) is an ASX-listed company and the proud owner of the multi-award-winning McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe, and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands. Leveraging our world-class assets and innovative expertise, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

As a certified B Corporation, Australian Vintage is committed to making a positive impact on both people and the planet through continuous improvement and by using business as a force for good. We have set an ambitious Net Zero 2040 emissions target, are powered by renewable energy, and ensure all our owned and operated vineyards and wineries are certified under Sustainable Wine guidelines.

We support our people to make an impact where they live through paid volunteer days and are proud to be recognised as an accredited Mental Health First Aid workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia as of January 2023.

About the role:

We are looking for a commercially minded Category Manager to join our UK team, based in our London Bridge office.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take ownership of their category while continuing to develop within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will work across the UK, Ireland and Europe, using data, shopper and market insights to help shape category strategies and drive growth for both Australian Vintage and our retail partners.

You will have the opportunity to lead key areas of the category, while partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and senior team members to refine recommendations and bring insight-led thinking to life.

We operate a hybrid working model, with 3 days in office / 2 days from home, offering a balance of collaboration and flexibility.

What you’ll do:

• Take ownership of key areas of the category, delivering insight-led recommendations aligned to shopper needs and retailer priorities
• Lead and support category reviews, identifying opportunities across range, space, pricing and merchandising
• Analyse data to generate clear, commercially relevant insights and recommendations
• Work across multiple data sources (e.g. NIQ, Dunnhumby, retailer platforms) to build a strong understanding of performance
• Monitor category and market trends, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and retail customers
• Support retailer conversations with clear, data-led insights
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver aligned category plans
• Champion the voice of the shopper in day-to-day decision making

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a category, insights or commercial role, ideally within FMCG or retail
• Strong analytical skills, with experience working with data sources such as NIQ, Kantar or retailer platforms
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
• Some experience or exposure to working with UK retailers (e.g. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons)
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
• Good stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build relationships and communicate effectively
• A commercial mindset and interest in shopper and market dynamics
• A proactive and driven approach, with the ambition to take ownership and grow within the role

What we offer:

We’re proud to offer a strong benefits package that we know can make a big difference to work life and life outside of work.

• Primary carer parental leave offering 26 weeks paid leave
• Loyalty leave
• Work from Anywhere benefit, offering flexibility to work remotely
• Birthday leave
• Volunteer days
• Further education and study support
• Flexible working
• Mental health and wellbeing training and support
• Annual product allowance
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Sabbaticals and career breaks
• Continuation of superannuation while on paid and unpaid parental leave

If you enjoy working close to the commercial action, using numbers to influence decisions, and partnering with Sales and Marketing in a values-led, global wine business, we would love to hear from you.