* Competitive benefits with real flexibility, including 26 weeks paid primary carer parental leave, Birthday Leave, Volunteer Days, and more!
* ASX-listed global wine business with iconic Australian brands including McGuigan, MadFish, and more
About AV:
Australian Vintage (AV) is an ASX-listed company and the proud owner of the multi-award-winning McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe, and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands. Leveraging our world-class assets and innovative expertise, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
As a certified B Corporation, Australian Vintage is committed to making a positive impact on both people and the planet through continuous improvement and by using business as a force for good. We have set an ambitious Net Zero 2040 emissions target, are powered by renewable energy, and ensure all our owned and operated vineyards and wineries are certified under Sustainable Wine guidelines.
We support our people to make an impact where they live through paid volunteer days and are proud to be recognised as an accredited Mental Health First Aid workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia as of January 2023.
About the role:
We are looking for a commercially minded Category Manager to join our UK team, based in our London Bridge office.
In this role, you will own end-to-end category management across the UK, Ireland and Europe, turning data, shopper and market insights into clear, retailer-focused strategies that drive sustainable growth for both Australian Vintage and our retail partners.
You will act as a trusted advisor to our customers, shaping category direction and influencing key decisions across range, space, pricing and merchandising. It is a highly visible role where you will partner closely with Sales, Marketing and key retailers to bring insight-led thinking to life.
We operate a hybrid working model, with 3 days in office / 2 days from home split, giving you the flexibility to balance collaboration and focus.
What you’ll do:
* Own and deliver insight-led category strategies aligned to shopper needs and retailer priorities
* Lead end-to-end category reviews, identifying opportunities to optimise range, space, pricing and merchandising
* Turn complex data into clear, commercially impactful insights and compelling retailer-facing narratives
* Work across multiple data sources (e.g. NIQ, WPO, Dunnhumby, SIP) to build a strong, fact-based view of performance
* Spot trends, risks and opportunities across the category and wider market
* Build strong relationships with key retail customers, positioning yourself as a trusted category advisor
* Influence retailer decision-making through confident, data-led recommendations
* Partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver aligned, high-impact category plans
* Champion the voice of the shopper, ensuring insight shapes innovation and long-term strategy
What you’ll bring:
* Experience in a category, insights or commercial role, ideally within FMCG or retail
* Strong analytical capability, with experience working with industry data sources (e.g. NIQ, Kantar, retailer platforms)
* Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights that drive commercial outcomes
* Experience working with major UK retailers (e.g. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons)
* Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and the Microsoft Office suite
* Experience using Power BI or similar tools
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility
* A commercial mindset, with a strong understanding of shopper and market dynamics
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work at pace
What we offer: We're proud to offer a strong benefits package that we know can make a big difference to work life and life outside of work.
* Primary carer parental leave offering 26 weeks paid leave
* Loyalty leave
* Work from Anywhere benefit, offering flexibility to work remotely
* Birthday leave
* Volunteer days
* Further education and study support
* Flexible working
* Mental health and wellbeing training and support
* Annual product allowance
* Options to purchase additional annual leave
* Sabbaticals and career breaks
* Continuation of superannuation while on paid and unpaid parental leave
If you enjoy working close to the commercial action, using numbers to influence decisions, and partnering with Sales and Marketing in a values-led, global wine business, we would love to hear from you.