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Director of Category Management

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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 looking for a Director of Category Management to join Quad Lock in a newly created leadership role, reporting directly to our CEO.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape our category management strategy while taking full ownership of Moto, our largest and most established category. You'll drive profitable growth, lead our Off-Road and Carry Category Managers, and establish a consistent approach to category management across the business.

Working closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging our partnership with Thule, you'll play a key role in shaping our product strategy and influencing the next phase of Quad Lock's growth.

What You'll Do 🤝

Category Management Strategy
  • Build and embed a consistent category management framework across Quad Lock, covering strategy, planning, pricing, performance and product lifecycle.

  • Establish category plans, performance metrics and reporting to support informed commercial decisions and sustainable growth.

  • Align category strategies with cross-functional teams to ensure effective planning and execution.

  • Moto Category Ownership
  • Own Moto's category strategy end to end, including positioning, pricing, product range and channel strategy across global markets.

  • Drive profitable growth, taking accountability for gross product margin, annual financial targets and long-term category plans.

  • Lead product launches and go-to-market execution, collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Product Development to maximise category performance.

  • Stay close to consumer needs, market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities and inform strategic decisions.

  • Influence category innovation, shaping a three-to-five-year product pipeline and championing new product development from concept through to launch.

  • Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach and develop our Off-Road and Carry Category Managers, setting clear goals and driving accountability.

  • Build team capability and support the continued growth of the category management function.

  • Collaboration with Thule
  • Partner with Thule to share consumer insights, category expertise and best practices.

  • Identify opportunities for collaboration and synergies that suport both businesses.

  • What You'll Bring 🎯

  • Extensive experience in category management, product management or related commercial management roles within consumer products.

  • Proven track record of driving profitable category growth, with strong P&L accountability.

  • Experience building or scaling category management processes across multiple categories.

  • Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.

  • Direct-to-consumer and eCommerce experience, alongside retail and dealer channels.

  • Experience collaborating with Product Development and Engineering teams through a stage gate process.

  • Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to turn data and insights into commercial choices.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

  • Experience in motorcycle, powersports or automotive categories would be highly regarded.

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Commerce, Marketing or Engineering.

  • 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
    🎓 Access to Learna, a microlearning platform to support ongoing development
    🫶 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 colleagues that love what they do, encourage 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 and are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. 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.

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