Product Category Manager (Perth)

Sea to Summit was founded with a easy goal: to equip and inspire adventurers everywhere. From their very first project – designing a sleeping bag that could handle an ascent from sea level to the summit of Everest – they've been focused on innovation, functionality, and reliability. Today, their products are used by outdoor enthusiasts in more than 60 countries. They’re committed to making gear that’s not only lightweight and durable but also designed with the planet in mind. Sustainability sits at the heart of Sea to Summit’s design philosophy – from responsible material choices to reducing their environmental footprint – because they believe adventure should never come at the expense of the places we explore. Product Category Manager The Sea to Summit team designs gear that inspires and equips people to explore the world – whether that’s a weekend hike or a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. We’re partnering with Sea to Summit to hire a Product Category Manager to take the lead on driving category growth, shaping strategy, and making sure their products stand out in the market. This isn’t just about keeping things ticking over – you’ll be the one steering the category roadmap, working across teams, and making sure performance keeps climbing. Why this role? This is a true end-to-end product role. You’ll own your category from long‑term planning through to launch and in‑market performance – acting as the voice of the consumer and retail partner while influencing what gets made and how it succeeds. You’ll sit at the center of the business, working across product, marketing, sales, and operations to turn insight into action and ideas into products that perform globally. What you’ll be doing
- Build and lead multi‑year category strategies
- Identify product opportunities, gaps, and range improvements
- Own product lifecycle – from concept through to performance analysis
- Define product positioning and support go‑to‑market storytelling
- Partner with sales and retail teams to drive sell‑in and sell‑through
- Track performance using sales, financial, and shopper data, and adjust plans where needed What we’re looking for
- 5+ years in category management or product marketing
- Strong commercial mindset and analytical capability
- Experience across product lifecycle and go‑to‑market processes
- Confident working cross‑functionally and influencing stakeholders
- Ability to turn consumer insight into product direction
- Experience in a consumer durable brand, ideally within outdoor or sports categories The sweet spot You’re both strategic and hands‑on. You love connecting the dots between product, consumer, and performance – and you’re motivated by seeing your ideas come to life in the market. If you’re looking for a role where you can own a category, shape product direction, and make a real impact in a global brand – let’s chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rv3mg