The Product Category Manager will oversee the Drive product portfolio, focusing on market trends, strategic plans, and driving product innovation to enhance sales growth.
About Quad Lock 🚀
Quad Lock is one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies and a certified Great Place to Work. Based in Melbourne, Quad Lock revolutionised the smartphone mounting game with our patented case-based mounting system. Originally launched in 2011, the Quad Lock range now includes mounts for Cycling, Motorcycling, Driving, Running, Marine and a range of Lifestyle options. To date, millions of Quad Lock products have been shipped to over 100 countries and sales continue to grow worldwide at a rapid pace.
About our People 👥
At Quad Lock not only do we work hard and love what we do, we are also a great bunch of people with a diverse range of interests. We have keen cyclists and motorbike riders, runners and car enthusiasts (of course). But did you know we also have movie buffs, musicians and entrepreneurs, but most importantly we’re all super proud to be part of the Quad Lock team.
About the Role 🤔
We're on the lookout for a Product Category Manager who will be responsible for driving the performance and evolution of the Drive product portfolio, with a focus on pickups, SUVS and 4x4/overlanding, from concept through commercialisation to drive incremental and profitable sales growth.
This role will collaborate closely with key cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of both internal and external market and sales trends, and will play a leading role in shaping innovative, high-impact go-to-market strategies.
What You'll Do 🏎️
Strategic Plan Development:
- Monitor and analyse market trends and recommend new products and business opportunities
- Develop competitive briefs highlighting the implications of findings and recommended actions
- Own product positioning, pricing, assortment and channel strategies for the portfolio
- Contribute to the development of the budget and 3-year objectives, strategies, and metrics
- Partner with Product Development to ensure alignment on resources and priorities
- Report on sales monthly and quarterly to track the execution of strategic plans and budgets
Market Plan Execution:
- Deliver annual targets and contingency plans for shortfalls
- Lead product/key initiatives/new product launches throughout the organisation
- Participate in the development of marketing material for digital, trade marketing and content
- Support execution at key trade shows and sales meetings
- Drive assortment, pricing, merchandising, and display strategies with sales and trade marketing
- Collaborate with Demand Planning on forecasts through S&OP, including product lifecycle management
- Develop and recommend sales promotions by working with Sales and Marketing
- Develop, recommend and deliver product training/communication to sales and trade partners
Consumer Knowledge & Support:
- Own business and consumer analysis and tracking for product group and/or initiative
- Contribute to understanding of target consumers' needs & motivations
- Help identify meaningful consumer insights and actions; recommend action plans
- Support customer service and warranty teams with inquiries
Innovation:
- Qualify and recommend business-building product concepts and a 3-year innovation pipeline
- Lead new product development planning, including specs, profitability, market feedback, and launch strategy
- Support phase approvals and delivery of initiatives through Quad Lock’s stage gate process
- Develop and secure approval for packaging design and artwork briefs
Capability:
- Recommend and implement improved processes
- Collaborate and share learning across cross-functional teams
- Partner with others to share and reapply products, strategies and best practices
What You'll Bring 🤝
- Proven experience in category/product management (experience in the automotive, 4x4/overlanding industry preferred)
- Collaboration with PM/New Product Development Teams (NPD)
- Engineering, product design experience (helpful)
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and decision-making
- Experience with all facets of product management and NPD
- Strong analytical skills
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical, Marketing or Commerce field
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What it’s like to work at Quad Lock 👀
At Quad Lock our customers mean the world to us but so does our team, by joining us you’ll be able to take advantage of the amazing perks we have on offer:
🌏 Flexible ways of working to fit your lifestyle
🏃♀️ Health & Wellbeing allowance to invest in your wellbeing
📱 Technology allowance to stay connected
🥑 Weekly lunch on us to enhance your team connections
🧠 Dedicated learning & development allowance for continuous growth
🫶 Volunteer Leave to support causes you’re passionate about
🍼 16 weeks of parental leave to support your growing families
🌐 Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
🐘 Paid Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss Leave (Pink Elephant) supporting families during difficult times
You’ll join a highly cohesive vibrant and collaborative culture in a business where you can continue to build your skill set. This is a chance to grow and develop your career whilst working in an environment with like-minded colleagues that love what they do, encourage and promote innovation and bring a contagious energy to work every day!
Join the Team:
Quad Lock is an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're looking to grow your career with us, we'd love to hear from you! Don’t be afraid to stand out, back your achievements and show us what makes you the best candidate for the role. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button below and tell us a bit about yourself, your experience and what interests you in the role.
Quad Lock Yarra, Victoria, AUS Office
620 Chapel St, Level 3 Suite 6A, Yarra, Victoria, Australia, 3141
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