Category Manager - Touring

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BCF is looking for a Category Manager, Touring, to own the category strategy, range leadership and profitability across stores and online, a role via internal progression, using data led insights to drive growth. You will own lifecycle management, lead range reviews, negotiate with trade partners and international sourcing, and develop Assistant Category Managers while upholding compliance and sustainability. The right candidate will bring retail category management or buying experience, a strong GP and sales track record, and influence with data driven storytelling. To apply, tailor your CV to show impact on annual plans, pricing and promotions, and highlight stakeholder collaboration, outdoor passion, and readiness for the Strathpine onsite role.

At BCF, we live and breathe the great outdoors. From epic road trips to weekend escapes, we help our customers get out there with confidence. With strong focus and growth in our 4x4 and Touring Business Unit, we’re excited to open up this role following internal progression—a great signal of the opportunity, momentum and development this team offers.

In this Category Manager role - you’ll own the end-to-end category strategy, shaping ranges that delight customers, drive profitability and strengthen our market leadership across stores and online.

What you’ll be doing

As Category Manager, you’ll take full commercial ownership of your categories, translating customer insight and market opportunity into compelling, profitable ranges.

• Category Strategy & Growth - Own and deliver the annual category strategy, using data-led insights and bottom-up planning to drive profitable growth.
• Range & Assortment Leadership - Lead end-to-end range management, delivering competitive, customer-led assortments through disciplined range reviews and lifecycle management.
• Financial Performance - Drive sales, margin and GP outcomes by owning category financial plans and actively managing pricing, promotions, costs, rebates, clearance and product flow in partnership with Planning teams.
• Trade Partner & Stakeholder Management - Build and leverage strong relationships with trade partners and internal stakeholders, leading commercial negotiations and influencing at all levels to deliver shared business outcomes.
• Compliance, Quality & Sustainability - Ensure product compliance, quality and safety standards are met while progressing sustainability outcomes through responsible sourcing, packaging and waste reduction initiatives.
• Team Leadership - Lead, coach and develop Assistant Category Managers, setting clear priorities, lifting capability and supporting talent development across the Merchandising function.

What we’re looking for

You’re a commercially sharp Category Manager, Buyer or Merchant who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys owning outcomes end to end.

You’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing retail categories or buying/merchandising portfolios
• Strong financial acumen with proven gross profit and sales management
• Experience negotiating with trade partners, ideally including international sourcing
• Confidence influencing a wide range of stakeholders through data, storytelling and clear recommendations
• Experience delivering range reviews and full-year business plans

Why join BCF?

• Role created through internal progression—we develop and promote our people across Super Retail Group.
• Work on products customers are genuinely passionate about
• 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

If you’re ready to take ownership of a category that fuels adventure and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your commercial edge. Shape the Touring experience. Help customers get out there.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Super Retail Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and recognise the value that a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and to our customer experiences.