Assistant Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited have been a part of New Zealand's home improvement culture since 1974. An award-winning success story with a vision to help kiwi love where they live, work and play.
Are you ready to take the next step in your retail career? Passionate about products, strategy, and making a real impact? We are on the lookout for a driven and enthusiastic **Assistant Category Manager** to join our Showroom team at our Albany-based Support Centre.
**What You’ll Be Doing**
As an Assistant Category Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our product strategy, supporting our Category Managers to bring their plans to life while sharpening your own skills to become a future Category Manager. You’ll play a key role in:
- Enhancing our product ranges and promotional offers
- Building and nurturing supplier relationships
- Taking ownership of select products and driving their success
- Collaborating across teams to solve challenges and unlock growth
**What We’re Looking For**
We’re after someone who’s not just capable, but curious, collaborative, and commercially savvy. You’ll thrive here if you bring:
- Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with suppliers
- Solid experience with MS Excel, data analysis, and understanding of financial drivers behind category management
- A sharp eye for detail, problem-solving ability, and promotional flair to drive inspiration and solution selling
- Passion for retail and product development, with adaptability and a team-first mindset
- Clear, confident communication that builds trust and influence
- High EQ, personal resilience, and a sense of humour to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
**Why Join Us?**
This role is based on Auckland’s vibrant North Shore, offering a fast-paced, positive environment where your ideas and energy will thrive. At Mitre 10, we’re a team on the move, driven by skilled, motivated people who love what they do.
We offer a competitive salary package, and a suite of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- Free on-site parking
- Generous team buying privileges
- Life and trauma insurance
- Discounted medical insurance
- Birthday day off
- Flexible working options
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Permanent (Full time)
**Job no**:SC_ACM_2025
**Location**:Auckland, Rodney & North Shore, North Shore - Support Centre
**Closing Date**:Friday, 5 September 2025
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