Junior Category Manager - Marketplace
kogan · South Melbourne, Victoria ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Management
We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded and outcomes-driven individual to help shape and grow our Marketplace offering. While direct Marketplace experience isn’t essential, a genuine interest in online retail, strong commercial instincts and a drive to uncover growth opportunities will set you up for success.
This role is perfect for someone who has already gained exposure to category or account management and is ready to take on greater ownership. You’ll be managing a seller portfolio, driving performance, partnering with local and international sellers, and supporting the growth of one of Australia’s leading eCommerce platforms.
Reporting to the Director - Marketplace, this position suits an ambitious and commercially focused Category/Marketplace professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to contribute to the continued expansion of our Marketplace business.
If you're an Assistant Buyer, Category Assistant, Marketplace Coordinator or Junior Category Manager looking for your next step, this is a fantastic opportunity to build marketplace expertise within an ASX-listed business and make a real impact on what millions of customers see and shop every day!
In this role you'll be responsible for:
- Own the Marketplace promotional calendar: planning, coordination and making sure everything goes live on time.
- Set up, schedule and QA campaigns and promotions so they’re accurate and delivered on time.
- Run our biggest sale events, including Click Frenzy, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day and EOFY, plus ad-hoc events.
- Work with our central Marketing team on creative, EDM and onsite placements, and coordinate seller participation in marketing opportunities.
- Report on promotion performance and lead post-event reviews so each campaign beats the last.
- Manage promotional pricing and discount uploads for the Category Managers.
- Audit the catalogue (titles, images, categorisation and Kogan First) and audit sellers to spot underperformers and fast growers.
- Advise Category Managers on demand, supply and the marketability of products.
- Find and implement process improvements across Kogan Marketplace.
To be successful in this role, you should be:
- University Degree qualified in a relevant field (Business, Commerce, Marketing etc)
- Commercially savvy, with demonstrated experience and success within a commercial role, preferably within Category Management in a Retail or eCommerce environment
- Highly analytical and logical, and always looking for new areas of opportunity
- Able to develop strong relationships, through excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Have developed exceptional time management skills, being able to effectively manage multiple projects and timelines successfully
- Tech savvy and able to use various IT and cloud-based tools to improve efficiency and productivity
- Ready to challenge, be challenged, and work within our highly disruptive business model
Why Kogan.com?
- Work with an incredible team to solve important challenges, helping to drive Australia and New Zealand’s eCommerce future
- Your role has a lot of ownership, autonomy and little red tape. You’ll be empowered to achieve positive outcomes and your work will have a real impact
- You’ll be at the forefront of the eCommerce industry with us and be part of a company that are the Pioneers of eCommerce in Australia
- We're an AI forward business, you'll get opportunity to work with the latest tools
- Be an Intrepreneur, playing a hands on role in shaping our strategy
- A range of employee benefits such as; complimentary Kogan First Membership, team exclusive discounts, Health & Wellness program, Learning & Development and Lunch & Learns, Hackathons, Team member referral program, Company and team events and celebrations, community engagement (volunteering) and extensive career development opportunities plus loads more!
To apply
Express your interest in this opportunity by uploading your CV and Cover Letter, outlining your interest in the position and how you think you can help grow the Kogan business.
Hot tip, generic Cover Letters won’t cut it here! Stand out with an application that shows a deep knowledge of the business and how we operate, to allow yours to be looked upon more favourably.
Innovative thinking got our business to where it is now, so it makes sense that we look for like-minded problem solvers! As a first step to our process, all new candidates will be sent testing, so be sure to keep an eye out for it!
About Us
We’re , Pioneers of eCommerce in Australia.
At we offer rewarding careers, where you build your skills, are mentored by the best in the industry and get to share your expert knowledge in an innovative Company where your ideas and opinions count. You get to solve really important challenges to drive eCommerce’s future, and get to do it with a great team culture and benefits!
Join to master your craft, do your best work, make a real difference and work with the best. At , your work will have an immediate impact on transforming the Australian and New Zealand retail environment.
Heads up!
is a fast-paced business - our vacancy close dates are subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received, so don't wait to apply!
All new team members are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights