Since 2024, 7-Eleven Australia has joined 7-Eleven International, becoming part of the world’s largest convenience retail network—spanning 20 countries and more than 84,000 stores. But what’s even more exciting is what’s ahead.
We are on a bold journey to redefine convenience retail in Australia—with fresh food at the centre of our strategy.
We’re significantly expanding and elevating our fresh offer, investing in new formats & product innovation to meet rapidly changing customer expectations. This isn’t just evolution—it’s a step change into becoming a food-led business.
Fresh food brings both opportunity and complexity—from shorter shelf lives and supply chain intricacies to quality consistency, forecasting, waste management, and supplier partnerships. We’re looking for leaders who thrive in this environment—who can navigate that complexity and turn it into competitive advantage.
This is a rare opportunity to join a business unit at the forefront of transforming 7-Eleven, shaping the future of food in convenience, and delivering meaningful impact at scale.
Why join us?
Be part of a transformation that’s redefining convenience through food.
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Vibrant office in Richmond – A collaborative, high-energy space designed to inspire
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Work your way – Flexibility to balance remote work with meaningful in-person connection
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Lead transformation – Play a senior role in building and scaling our fresh food proposition
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Food-first ambition – Work on one of the most exciting fresh food growth agendas in retail
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Make a difference – A paid volunteering day to support causes you care about
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Fuel your day – Free 7-Eleven coffee and snacks in the office
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Family support – Get up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer and up to 4 weeks for concurrent leave, so you can focus on what matters most
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Stay connected – Social Club and Open Committee events
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Grow without limits – Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
We’re a human-centred, agile organisation, where our people are at the core of everything we do. We empower our teams with autonomy, encourage experimentation, and create an environment where you can truly grow your career—while having fun along the way.
The Role
As our Senior Category Manager (Fresh Food), you will play a critical leadership role in accelerating our shift to a fresh food–led business. This role goes well beyond traditional category management. You will be responsible for navigating the end-to-end complexity of fresh food. Working within an agile squad, you’ll lead category strategy, drive innovation, and shape a compelling, differentiated offer that wins with customers and delivers strong commercial outcomes.
Key responsibilities
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Category Strategy & Transformation — Develop and execute multi-year category strategies that support our ambition to lead in fresh, quality convenience food
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Supplier leadership — Build deep, strategic partnerships with suppliers to enupplier Leadershipable innovation, ensure product quality, and create agile, responsive supply models
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Food Innovation & Development — Lead the development of new fresh food propositions, working cross-functionally to bring innovative, relevant offers to market
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Performance & Insights — Use data and customer insights to continuously refine range, pricing, and performance
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Leadership & Influence — Lead, coach, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver with pace and excellence
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Promotions & Trading — Design and execute pricing and promotional strategies that balance value perception with profitability
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Cross-functional Delivery — Partner with operations, supply chain, and marketing to land food initiatives seamlessly in-store
What you bring
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Significant experience in food category management, buying, or procurement, with strong exposure to fresh or short shelf-life categories
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Proven ability to manage and thrive in a fast paced yet collaborative team environment
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A deep passion for fresh food innovation and customer-led thinking
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth, margin, and customer value
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Experience leveraging data and insights to drive decision-making and performance
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Advanced negotiation and supplier management capabilities, with a track record of building strategic partnerships
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Demonstrated leadership ability, with the capacity to influence, align, and energise cross-functional teams
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Clear, confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills
If you’re excited by being a big part of our food transformation and want to deliver strong commercial outcomes - this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
At 7-Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. We strive to make every single 7-Eleven team member feel heard, valued, and respected no matter who they are or what diverse characteristics reflect their unique identity. We are proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 and Bronze Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index.
At 7-Eleven, we are committed to ensuring that all prospective employees have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support an inclusive and accessible experience, please contact us for a confidential discussion at [email protected]
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