About the job
Assistant Category Manager – Wine
Ko wai mātou – About us
Kia ora. We are Foodies. You recognize New World, PAK’nSAVE, and Four Square, right? That’s us! With over 300 stores and more than 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op is dedicated to enhancing the lives of New Zealanders. Being locally owned, we embody the communities we serve and celebrate our diverse workforce, our taonga, every day.
Our Merchandise team collaborates with supplier partners and store teams to optimize category ranging, buying, pricing, and promotions, ensuring the right products are available at the right time for our customers.
Te Tūranga – About the role
We are seeking an Assistant Category Manager – Wine to assist with the comprehensive management of one of our most intricate, passionate, and fulfilling categories. This role is at the intersection of fostering meaningful supplier relationships, driving commercial success, and cultivating a deep appreciation for the world of wine.
In close collaboration with the Category Manager, you will support day-to-day trading, pricing, promotions, and ranging, while balancing the needs of large national suppliers alongside small and medium wineries.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with product ranging and assortment decisions.
- Supporting pricing strategies and promotional activities.
- Building and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Analyzing market trends and customer preferences.
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure category objectives are met.
