Junior Category Manager
Job description
About the role
Junior Category Manager
Kogan.com presents a distinct career opportunity for a Junior Category Manager to join the expanding Home & Appliances division. This position is designed for a commercially astute professional focused on delivering tangible results. A background in furniture or homewares is viewed favorably but is not a mandatory requirement. A demonstrated interest in these categories, combined with a keen awareness of product trends, is considered highly valuable for success in this role.
The successful candidate will be entrusted with significant responsibilities, moving beyond support to own key portfolio segments. This is a role for a developing professional who is prepared to manage strategic initiatives and influence product availability. Daily responsibilities will involve close collaboration with suppliers to introduce new items and directly influence the range of products available to customers.
This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Purchasing. It is specifically suited for a Category Manager operating within a fast-paced, commercially driven e-commerce setting. The environment demands agility and a focus on performance. It is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant Buyer or Category Assistant seeking advancement, or a Junior Category Manager looking to apply their skills within a new and dynamic category. The role offers a platform to use sourcing and buying expertise within a prominent, ASX-listed eCommerce enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
The core function of this role is to analyze market dynamics and define the strategic direction of the product portfolio. The manager will be accountable for category performance and will shape assortment strategy with a clear commercial rationale. This involves interpreting customer behavior and translating insights into concrete plans that drive daily purchasing decisions.
Specific duties include designing intake procedures to structure supplier information and clarify requirements for new product opportunities. The manager will develop pricing and positioning frameworks that balance profitability objectives with customer expectations. Performance metrics will be reviewed consistently to identify trends and inform necessary adjustments to the category strategy.
The role involves executing tactical marketing campaigns that ensure consistent messaging, appropriate timing, and optimal visibility across digital platforms. Managers will build strategic roadmaps with vendors to synchronize forecasts, product assortments, and promotional activities. Establishing testing protocols for new propositions, defined by specific metrics and observation periods, is a core function. The position requires navigating complex category workflows that connect buying, marketing, and logistics teams seamlessly. also, the manager will foster learning cycles that convert test outcomes into refined guidelines for future assortment decisions.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must bring three to five years of relevant experience in a buying or planning capacity. A proven understanding of product trends within the furniture or homewares categories is essential. Proficiency with spreadsheet models and commercial analytics tools is a requirement for effective performance in this position. The ability to work independently while managing multiple high-priority tasks against strict deadlines is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience within an online retail environment is considered an advantage for this position. While specific tool information is not detailed in the source material, a strong aptitude for learning new commercial software is expected. This role provides the opportunity to apply and expand expertise in a leading online retail environment. Prospective applicants are advised to verify specific details on the official application page.
About the company
Kogan Technologies teams build software and services that simplify how people shop and manage everyday needs. We focus on clear product decisions and reliable execution across our marketplace and technology platforms. Roles here call for disciplined problem solving, ownership of outcomes, and steady collaboration. You work with data, user feedback, and cross-functional partners to refine details and improve results. Join us to shape products used by many customers each day.