About Us
We are a long-standing, boutique health food and wellness retailer located in a major Melbourne shopping centre. Our store is currently undergoing a strategic overhaul to better align with our core customer base: health-conscious women aged 35–55 who value premium, practitioner-grade wellness products, alongside high-performing ranges for family, gut health, sleep, and active lifestyles.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Natural Health Retail Consultant or Category Specialist to lead a comprehensive review of our current inventory and provide clear, actionable recommendations on product range adjustments. This includes identifying underperforming SKUs, high-potential gaps, and strategic brand introductions that align with our customer base and differentiate us from mass-market competitors.
This is a one-off engagement, but if you deliver tangible improvements in stock turnover, customer resonance, and category performance, we are open to discussing an ongoing consulting relationship.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a deep SKU-level review of current inventory performance (sales data will be provided)
- Identify poor-performing and non-aligned products to phase out
- Recommend new product lines and brands (must not be widely available in large chain pharmacies/supermarkets)
- Ensure recommendations resonate with a boutique health food store audience and reflect modern customer preferences
- Provide a category-level strategy (e.g., women’s health, gut repair, kids’ health, sleep support, sports recovery, nutrient-dense pantry staples)
Requirements
- Extensive experience in natural health food retail, product buying, or category management
- Deep knowledge of leading and emerging health product brands in Australia
- Strong understanding of boutique health retail trends and our core target market
- Proven track record of delivering commercially successful product recommendations
- Ability to communicate clearly, and deliver written recommendations with rationale
Desirable
- Former experience with health food stores, health retailers, or natural wellness chains
- Familiarity with Melbourne-based suppliers/distributors (e.g., Oborne, Unique Health, etc.)
- Access to category data, product performance trends, or proprietary insights would be highly valued
Compensation
Open to negotiation based on experience and scope. Please outline your preferred rate or project fee when applying.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 2-4 weeks
Pay: $24.95 – $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 10 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Airport West VIC 3042
