Merchandise Business Manager – Above the Bonnet

An exciting opportunity has opened up due to internal progression, and we’re now looking for an experienced Business Manager – Merchandise (Above the Bonnet) to step into a high‑impact leadership role within Supercheap Auto. This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead a passionate Business Unit team to unlock commercial value, drive customer‑led range innovation and deliver margin‑accretive growth in one of our most strategically important categories. If you thrive in fast‑moving retail, love building high‑performing teams and enjoy partnering across the business to bring brilliant product solutions to life, this could be your next career accelerator.

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Setting and delivering the Business Unit strategy – develop, implement and champion a clear BU plan aligned to brand strategy, ensuring strong engagement across internal teams and trade partners.
• Driving sales, margin and inventory performance – own sales, GP, stock and GMROI outcomes through effective pricing, promotional strategies, ranging decisions and supplier negotiations.
• Leading end‑to‑end range management – oversee category planning, range reviews and new product development, ensuring delivery from concept through to in‑store execution within OTB parameters.
• Owning promotional excellence – lead promotional planning, funding negotiations and execution, partnering closely with Marketing and eCommerce to ensure accurate, compelling customer offers across all channels.
• Building and leading a high‑performing team – develop talent through coaching, succession planning and performance leadership, fostering a diverse, engaged and customer‑centric culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven merchandise leadership experience – 5+ years’ experience as a Buyer, Category Manager or equivalent, with demonstrated success managing sales, margin, stock and inventory turn.
• Strategic and commercial capability – strong ability to develop BU strategies that translate into tangible commercial outcomes in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder and supplier management – a track record of building mutually beneficial trade partner relationships and influencing senior internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills – confident presenter and negotiator with highly developed interpersonal skills and a sharp customer focus.
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions‑focused – comfortable navigating complexity, anticipating roadblocks and delivering results under pressure.

Why Join Supercheap Auto & Super Retail Group?

• Career growth and development – we invest in our people, with genuine opportunities to grow, lead and shape your future career.
• Purpose‑led, customer‑centric culture – be part of a business that puts customers first and empowers teams to make a real impact.
• Flexible ways of working & strong wellbeing focus – we support work‑life balance through our hybrid model working and prioritise a safe, inclusive and healthy workplace.
• Exclusive team member benefits – enjoy generous discounts across all Super Retail Group brands (Supercheap Auto, BCF, Macpac and rebel) as well as access to our Perks Programme, including discounts on Health and Wellbeing, Entertainment, Travel and Accommodation and more.

Super Retail Group is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holder.

Ready to lead a category that keeps Australia moving? Apply now and take the next step in your merchandising leadership journey with Supercheap Auto.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Super Retail Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and recognise the value that a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and to our customer experiences.