About the role
Make your mark on Amber's full building and renovation product range. In this key leadership role, you'll take end-to-end ownership of product strategy, evolve existing ranges and introduce new products that respond to changing market demands. Your product knowledge, market insight, supplier expertise and commercial judgement will help keep our offering competitive, profitable and true to the Amber brand.
Working closely with procurement, sales, marketing and franchise operations, you'll connect people and ideas across the product journey—from sourcing and supplier negotiations to sales enablement and go-to-market execution. You'll also share your expertise with our franchisees, helping them succeed with relevant, high-performing, on-trend products that resonate with their customers.
Key responsibilities
Shape a clear, commercially sound product strategy across indoor and outdoor tiles, natural stone, pavers, bathroom products and accessories
Guide the full product lifecycle, from concept and development to in-market management and rationalisation, balancing customer expectations with franchise network needs
Explore market trends, consumer preferences and competitor activity, turning research into opportunities for growth, margin improvement and range optimisation
Build lasting relationships with domestic and international suppliers to deliver quality, innovation and cost-effectiveness
Bring products to life through successful launches and promotional campaigns, working closely with marketing and sales
Share your product expertise with franchisees through regular engagement, training and practical product insights and materials
Champion product quality and ensure compliance with relevant standards and quality benchmarks
About you
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a product management or category management role
Industry experience in building materials, home improvement, tiles, flooring, or bathroom products
A strong understanding of product lifecycle management, pricing strategies, and supplier negotiations
Demonstrated ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans
Proven success in launching new products and optimising existing ranges
Experience working within a franchised or multi-site retail environment is desirable
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong commercial acumen and project management skills
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline will be highly regarded
About us
For over 50 years, Amber has helped Australians bring their renovation visions to life. Our extensive range of indoor and outdoor tiles, natural stone, pavers, bathroom products and accessories has made us a trusted name in quality, style and service. As a leading franchisor, we support our store network with centralised systems, strong supplier partnerships and a collaborative culture that welcomes fresh ideas.
Benefits
Build your next chapter with a respected Australian brand with over five decades of industry leadership
Make a visible impact with product ownership and real influence over the range
Put your expertise to work supporting passionate, locally owned franchise stores
Bring fresh ideas to a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
Enjoy a competitive salary package and opportunities for growth
Join a passionate, down-to-earth team that takes pride in helping customers succeed with their projects