Category Manager - Camping BCF

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BCF is seeking a Category Manager for Camping in Strathpine to own the end-to-end strategy, range planning, pricing, promotions and trade partner negotiations that grow Camping share. You’ll partner with Merch Planning, Demand Planning, Retail and eCommerce, stay ahead of customer trends, and translate insights into commercial wins. What matters most: proven retail category management experience, a genuine passion for camping and the outdoors, strong trade partner management (local or offshore sourcing), and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. This internal progression role offers brand credibility, employee discounts, bonus potential and a flexible hybrid culture with onsite collaboration. To apply effectively, tailor your CV to show end-to-end leadership, quantify range wins, highlight camping passion, and spell out cross-functional impact.

Love the outdoors? Passionate about camping, adventure and creating product ranges that genuinely excite customers? BCF is on the lookout, due to internal progression, for a Category Manager – Camping to lead one of our most loved categories. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the future of our camping offer ensuring we stay ahead of customer trends and continue to win in market. 

We’re after someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, a sharp commercial lens, and proven experience leading a category end-to-end. If you’re the type who’s always spotting the next trend before it hits the mainstream, you’ll feel right at home here. 

What you’ll be doing 

As Category Manager, you’ll own the strategy and performance of the Camping category, working from concept to customer: 

• Own and deliver the Camping category strategy, driving growth, profitability and market share end-to-end 
• Lead range planning and reviews, identifying new product opportunities and optimising existing ranges 
• Drive commercial performance across pricing, margin, promotions, clearance and cost of doing business 
• Build and manage strong trade partner relationships, including negotiation on price, supply and terms 
• Partner cross-functionally with Merch Planning, Demand Planning, Retail and eCommerce to execute the strategy 
• Stay ahead of customer trends and competitor activity, keeping the category relevant and differentiated 

What we’re looking for 

• Proven experience as a Category Manager within a retail environment building and executing annual category or business plans 
• A genuine passion for camping and the outdoors (category experience desirable, outdoor passion is essential) 
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot trends and turn insights into commercial outcomes 
• Strong trade partner management and negotiation capability (local and/or offshore sourcing) 
• Demonstrated experience owning category financial performance (sales, margin, promotional levers) 
• Confidence influencing and partnering with senior and cross-functional stakeholders 

Why join BCF & Super Retail Group? 

This is your chance to shape a category that inspires customers to get outside and explore – while building a career with one of Australia’s most iconic retail groups. 

• Role created through internal progression—we develop and promote our people across Super Retail Group. 
• Generous discounts across all Super Retail Group Brands (BCF, Supercheap, rebel and Macpac) 
• Be rewarded for your impact with Short Term Bonus incentives in addition to your competitive salary 
• Supportive and collaborative culture with flexible hybrid model working 

Ready to shape the future of camping at BCF? Apply now and bring your passion for the outdoors to a category that inspires Australians to get outside and explore. 

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