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Are you a Category Manager looking to join an expanding and secure manufacturing organisation?Attractive salary on offer with WFH options + ongoing learning and development! The sky is the limit to make the role your own!Relocation assistance available for the right candidate!Polymaster GroupWe are a proud family-owned and operated Australian manufacturer based in Victoria with a presence all over the country.We bring people together to strengthen the communities in which we work and to provide professional and personal development opportunities so that you can reach your full potential. Our people are everything to us. Working together means we continue to be recognised as a premium brand in the marketplace. Personal and professional development for our people is what we strive for. When you bring the right mindset and attitude to Polymaster, you will be given every opportunity to achieve your career goals – whatever they are.The OpportunityPolymaster is looking for a full-time Category Manager based in Tullamarine, Melbourne, VIC. The role will also involve the opportunity to travel and be hands on out in the field!This role, reporting to the Head of Marketing, is pivotal in managing the commercial performance of an assigned range of products to align marketing activities with customer needs, drive product innovation, and ensure sustained profitability.More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop and implement initiatives that generate demand in key target marketsBuild and deliver Go-To-Market product plans that drive strategic growthManage product lifecycles and the marketing mix for new product entries.Develop innovative sales tools to support customer decision-making.Deliver regular product updates to market and internal stakeholders.Align product portfolio with customer requirements and collaborating on product development.Assist in the development and rollout of marketing processes and policies.Collaborate in the development of product communications and managing of sales tool assets.What you needAn undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field will be highly regarded, as will previous experience in a manufacturing business targeting B2B environments.Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:Demonstratable experience in delivering category marketing plans that has delivered sustainable financial growthExperience in wastewater management, fluid storage, or transfer industriesSolid understanding of New Product Development (NPD) principlesProficiency in MS OfficeUnderstanding of research disciplines and data analysisAs our ideal candidate, you will possess strategic thinking and high-level planning and organisational skills. You will also have the ability to communicate effectively and adapt to hands-on work when necessary. This is a role for a proactive and innovative professional who is ready to take on the challenge of aligning product offerings with customer needs to drive growth and customer satisfaction. We are looking for a candidate who is seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and evolving sector.What’s on offerThis role comes with an attractive salary and other additional benefits including:Hybrid and WFH optionsRelocation assistance for the right candidateExtensive training and mentoring programs to help you thrive in this roleThe ability to make the role your ownYou will be part of an enthusiastic and success-driven team that collaborates and recognises each other for their success. Make an impact as our next Category Manager - Apply Now!

This role is accountable for ensuring the highest level of customer service, taking a customer centric approach in the provision of field metering services whilst ensuring field works are delivered in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.Ensure that all safety critical activities are identified and effectively managed to reduce residual risk to a level that is 'as low as reasonably practical' to achieve Mission ZERO objectives.Lead the Field Metering, and the Planning and Scheduling Teams in the delivery of superior levels of service to customers, and in the delivery of projects & programs to budget, on time and in a safe manner. Field metering activities include installation, testing and maintenance of contestable metering and the provision of contracted services.Pivot field operations as required to ensure the function continues to meets all safety, regulatory and operational requirements including the tracking of all supporting documented processes and systems.Lead, empower and manage employee performance to foster constructive culture, employee engagement and high performing teams.Build and maintain positive relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including customers, partners and vendors, ensuring a high level of stakeholder satisfaction.Ensure quality is not compromised in the delivery of timely and cost-effective services to customers through efficient utilization of resources and fit-for-purpose risk management and quality assurance frameworksImplement, monitor and support the reporting on financial and non-financial targets.Identify areas of process improvement, generating efficiencies across the broader organizationEffectively communicate strategies, decisions and plans to all team-members, treating employees and contractors in accordance with company values.Proactively manage the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers, ensuring strong controls are enforced regarding adherence to SLAs, KPIs and all other contractual obligations.Report on key team measures including, but not limited to field team productivity, project financials and operational progress, operational risk, resource allocation and planned works programs.Education Qualifications and LicencesDriver's LicenseRelevant Tertiary or University Qualification required (similar to - Engineering / Management / Electrician) Skills and ExperienceThe incumbent requires a level of reasoning and judgement to manage successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders by solving problems and issues within their level of responsibility in a timely manner. Required to demonstrate:Organisational valuesAccountability for quality outcomesA results driven, focused, committed and dedicated approachAn approachable, patient and empathetic attitudeQuick thinking and a fast learnerPrior experience leading field-based teams requiredPrior experience working within the Electricity industry (highly desirable)Understanding of risk associated with electrical task types and field operations (highly desirable),Advanced MS Excel skillset (required)Contractual acumen (desired)Financial acumen (desired)

As the Sales Manager, you will manage the development of market-focused, channel strategies designed to grow our key customers and develop new business.Lead and develop a team of sales professionals to:RETAIN current customers by building lasting customer relationships based on valueGROW current customers as our priorityGAIN new business via suitable channel partner in alignment with their strategic roadmapProactively manage the performance and development of team members in line with their Strategic Sales Excellence (SSE) objectivesContinuously enhance the value proposition to the market by understanding and leveraging company's Capabilities, Insights, and resources.Develop and execute key account plans that outline customer strategies, requirements, sales forecasts, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement objectives.Customer Intimacy and Partnership - in-depth knowledge of their focused customer set, with enriching relationships with critical stakeholders across Customers and Industry.Grow the team and talent - create an empowering and engaging feedback-based work environment that enables the team to perform and grow to their best.Understand our customers end markets, sales strategies, and channelsIdentify and recommend growth strategies based on customer and market experienceBachelor's degree required; Qualifications in the field of Business or Commerce preferred5+ years premium product/service Sales and Sales Leadership experience and understanding of distribution channel management, preferably within Retail, Automotive, or related sectors.Demonstrated success in leading teams to effectively communicate and align the value proposition with customer buying motives and requirements, yielding tangible results.Willingness and ability to travel to customer meetings, tradeshows as necessitated by the business, selling activity and to support the teamStakeholder engagement - consultative & collaborative to lead through influenceStrong sense of initiative, curiosity, and drive to grow a team of professional sales representativesStrong business acumen and strategic vision and an openness to take creative and entrepreneurial steps to grow the business.Strategic capabilities and ability to advance step change in organisation performanceBe a permanent resident or have permanent work rights