Category Marketing Manager

Mayday Recruitment ·www.maydayrecruitment.com

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary AUD 400 - 600 / month
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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If you're an execution-focussed marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves bringing big ideas to life and gets a buzz from seeing your work make an impact, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

We're partnering with a well-recognised Australian brand to find an enthusiastic Marketing Manager to support a key category. You'll play a hands-on role in bringing category strategies, seasonal campaigns and trade marketing initiatives to life, working with teams across the business to deliver marketing that connects with customers and drives commercial results.

If you love a challenge, can juggle competing priorities and know how to keep things moving when the pace picks up, you'll feel right at home!

What's in it for you?

  • Temporary assignment through to the end of April, with the possibility of extension
  • Up to $500 per day + super
  • Immediate start available – the sooner, the better!
  • Work with a highly recognisable Australian brand on exciting, commercially driven marketing initiatives
  • Get hands-on with category strategies, seasonal campaigns and go-to-market activity
  • Collaborate with talented teams across Marketing, Commercial, Design, Social, PR, Media and Customer Experience
  • Turn customer, competitor and market insights into impactful marketing initiatives
  • Flexibility that works both ways! Some weeks may involve just three days in the office, while others could see you out and about across photoshoots, stores and team locations for the full five days. You'll also work across the Sydney CBD and Norwest offices, so we're looking for someone who's adaptable, enjoys variety and is happy to go where the work takes them.


The Role
Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, you'll support the end-to-end marketing plan for a key category, taking ownership of projects and working with stakeholders across the business to bring priorities to life.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can think strategically, roll up their sleeves and keep multiple workstreams moving in a constantly evolving environment.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading campaigns and marketing projects from planning through to execution, aligned with category strategies and business objectives
  • Supporting category marketing strategies that drive sales growth and commercial performance
  • Coordinating trade marketing activity, including product nominations and category insights
  • Partnering with Social, PR, Media and Customer Experience teams to deliver impactful marketing initiatives
  • Using customer, competitor and market insights to inform go-to-market strategies, range development and marketing priorities
  • Contributing to seasonal briefs that translate business needs and market insights into clear marketing direction
  • Championing brand strategy and the customer value proposition across every touchpoint
  • Collaborating with Design, Commercial and the wider Marketing team to align priorities and maximise business growth
  • Managing timelines, budgets, critical paths and stakeholder expectations to ensure seamless delivery
  • Building strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers and agency partners
  • Identifying smarter ways of working to improve efficiency and collaboration


About You
You're an energetic, proactive and execution-focused marketer who loves a fast-moving environment. You're comfortable with change, can pivot when priorities shift and know how to bring people together to get things done.

You'll ideally bring:

  • Marketing experience within FMCG, retail, consumer goods or another fast-paced, customer-focused environment
  • Experience managing campaigns from planning and briefing through to execution and review
  • An understanding of category marketing, trade marketing and go-to-market activity
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities without losing sight of the detail
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence working cross-functionally
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, budgets and critical paths
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in


This role is made for someone who thrives on momentum. You'll be working across multiple priorities, collaborating with teams right across the business and helping bring exciting marketing initiatives to life for a brand customers know and love.

If you're ready to hit the ground running and love the buzz of a fast-paced environment, please apply today!

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Category Marketing Manager role?
Mayday Recruitment is hiring for the Category Marketing Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Category Marketing Manager job located?
The Category Marketing Manager role with Mayday Recruitment is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Category Marketing Manager role pay?
Mayday Recruitment lists the Category Marketing Manager role at AUD 400–600 per month.
Is the Category Marketing Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Mayday Recruitment.
What experience level is the Category Marketing Manager role?
The Category Marketing Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Category Marketing Manager role at Mayday Recruitment?
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