Maighan Carle

Category Manager - Teacher @ Scholastic Australia

About

Category Manager - Teacher at Scholastic Australia, accountable for end-to-end category performance, leading product range, commercial strategy, and promotions to drive revenue growth in the teacher market. With 8 years experience in the children’s books and teacher resources space, I’m driven by my passion for children’s learning and the power of literacy.

Country

Australia

City

Central Coast

Industry

Publishing

Skill

Problem Solving, Market Analysis, Analytical Skills, Strategic Communications, Retail Buying, Product Marketing, Product Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Sales Analysis, Negotiation, Technological Proficiency, Communication

Experience

Category Manager - Teacher

Scholastic Australia

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Product Buyer - Teacher Essentials/School Essentials

Scholastic Australia

2021-7 - 2026-2 · 4 yrs 8 mos

• Selecting and purchasing high quality children’s literature and resources to be used in educational contexts. • Curating product ranges to specific revenue and margin targets to increase gross profit. • Forecasting sales and sales analysis. • Monitoring product trends and seeking opportunities to bring popular products into range. • Seeking and maintaining domestic and international supplier relationships and ensuring supply logistics. • Managing product development collaborations with suppliers, negotiating specifications and pricing. • Executing accurate, specific, and engaging marketing material in catalogue format, including copywriting and editing duties using Adobe InCopy. • Using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook and Excel for a range of duties. • Collaborating with Design, Publishing and Publicity departments to complete projects.