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Assistant Category Manager - Deli

Req ID
68044
Date posted
28-Jan-2026
Brand
Woolworths Supermarkets
Team
Commercial
Employment type
Full-time
Location
New South Wales, 2153
  • Deli Category

  • Full Time Permanent position based in Sydney (Norwest)

  • Flexible working arrangements (minimum 3 days in the office)


We are Woolworths Group

200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand — connected by a shared purpose: to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. That purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If you’re excited to turn today’s blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and empowered in a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible workplace. With opportunities across the Group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.


What you’ll do

The Assistant Category Manager (ACM) supports the Category Manager (CM) in achieving sales, profit, market share, and voice of customer targets. This is accomplished by helping to deliver a product range that enhances customer perception of value, quality, and range, while also being simple to execute. A core responsibility of the ACM is to manage an effective Promotional Program to drive the required sales, profit, and market share outcomes.

  • Know and understand my category in detail including product performance, market share, competitors, price and promotion, suppliers, category trends and customer insight

  • Assist the CM to deliver an optimum range via a planned review schedule offering choice that is store tailored, reflective of the category roles, incorporating changing customer trends and utilising focused customer insight

  • Promotional effectiveness - manage a competitive and sustainable program

  • Be accountable for the Sales and Profit performance of their category

  • Know and understand their category in detail including product performance, market share, competitors, price and promotion, suppliers, category trends and customer insight

  • ACMs roles supporting categories which are highly “promoted” will typically take full accountability for the planning, negotiation and execution of the total promotional strategy.


What you’ll bring

  • Previous experience in Buying, Sales, or Category Management (preferred).

  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation experience.

  • A track record in driving sales, profit, and market share through customer-led initiatives.

  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and influencing skills.

  • Resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to adapt to changing business needs.


What you’ll experience

  • A fast-paced category with exposure to a broad, exciting business network.

  • A high-performing, collaborative team with a true “one team” culture.

  • Access to Sonder, providing free, confidential 24/7 personal and family support (financial, medical, psychological, or physical).

  • A progressive and competitive leave policy, giving you more space for what matters most.

  • Team discounts across Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program celebrating purpose-driven work.

  • Access to salary sacrifice options, including novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, and computing devices.


Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

Here, you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make bold commitments, and innovate better ways to serve millions of customers every week.

Backed by a culture of genuine care, flexibility, and career growth, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are truly endless.