25th November, 2025
About DBG Health & VidaCorp:
DBG Health is a leading independent health, wellness, and beauty company headquartered in Melbourne. With a team of over 1,500 dedicated professionals, we are committed to delivering affordable and innovative solutions that enhance the wellbeing of all people. DBG Health’s consumer division, VidaCorp, builds brands in health, wellness, personal care, and beauty with a mission to enhance the health and wellbeing of people everywhere. VidaCorp operates globally across Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, and Europe, with continued expansion into new markets underway. VidaCorp boasts a diverse portfolio of brands – MCoBeauty, Nude by Nature, Esmi Skin Minerals, Natalis, Ferro-grad C, Chemists’ Own, Apohealth, and more– that are either market leaders or strong challengers, all committed to providing customers access to high-quality, value-driven health, wellness, and beauty products. Our values of Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity are the PACT our team members make to be our best every day and work together to deliver this vision and create a great place to work.
About the role:
We are looking for an Executive Category Development Manager who will drive influence across all trade-related activities. Fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to build go to market strategies which includes promotions, activations and trade stories. The role requires an understanding of all relevant channels within the market, an intermediate level of Shopper knowledge and how to engage customers to support our brands and new product launches.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design of the channel strategy principles with input from marketing & customer teams
- In collaboration with the Category Development Manager, lead development of 4P Category Success Model (CSM) Principles (eg: Price Index, Promo intensity, POG, Presence/priority ranking)
- Complete ongoing analysis of Customer/Category/Brand Market Share insights/analysis
- Liaise closely with the brand team to ensure trade assumptions and considerations are accounted for in all projects and business cases
- Lead the analysis and deliver actionable insights to customers per category based on strong understanding of the shopper, market, category and competitors.
Skills & Experience: - Minimum 2 years’ experience across account management, brand management, trade marketing, or category strategy
- Experience working on consumer brands in ANZ Grocery and/or Pharmacy environment
- Experience working in a cross-functional team.
- Experience in delivering high volume projects simultaneously with tight timeline pressures.
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- High-energy self-starter as well as collaborative team player.
- Exposure to the Grocery, Pharmacy and Specialty Beauty retail environment in Australia
- Proven ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally internally and with customers.
- Demonstrated commitment to building strong business relationships with customers.
- Microsoft Office competency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint for creation and edit functions.
Benefits & perks: At DBG Health, we offer more than just a job – we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a real impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, drive meaningful change, and grow both personally and professionally. DBG Health is Defined by Good. Our purpose is to create a world where feeling better is a right, not a privilege. Millions of people rely on us for access to affordable products and services that make them feel better. This is more than just a goal. It’s our responsibility.
- Exclusive discounts on our consumer health, wellness and beauty products - including MCo Beauty, E.L.F Cosmetics, Nude by Nature. Chemists Own and many more
- Free membership to 28 by Sam Wood - 28 by Sam Wood is an online program designed to help Aussies get fit at home and live happier, healthier lives. From guided workouts and expert-created meal plans to motivational resources, it’s designed for people of all fitness levels.
- Generous parental leave scheme – ask us about it!
- Access discounted private health insurance through Australian Unity, AIA Health of NIB
- We are a values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture
- Enjoy the ability to work autonomously, empowering you to drive your own success.
- Convenient head office location close to public transport, cafes and restaurants
- Opportunity to grow your career across all divisions within DBG Health - Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, VidaCorp Consumer Goods, Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group and Axe Health Services.
- Ability to purchase additional leave to provide opportunity for employees to spend more precious time with family, travelling or even study
- Explore the option of paying for your vehicle costs through novated leasing
DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.
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