Commercial Manager - Grocery - Hawthorn East

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

About the role

An exciting opportunity, in a full-time and permanent capacity, has opened to join the Commercial arm of the business, specifically within Grocery. You will play a key role in setting the strategic position and its overall growth, whilst navigating the challenges within the FMCG landscape.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the General Manager of Commercial - Grocery, you will develop and implement key growth initiatives in line with business strategies. 
You will develop commercial plans at the category and supplier level that are aligned to our corporate strategy; integrated into range, value and trade planning.

You can also expect to:

• Build commercial strategies to deliver long term sustainable growth
• Define the delivery model of engagement with key trading stakeholders and deliver key strategic projects
• Manage and engage numerous internal relationships and stakeholders to execute strategies
• Hold internal teams and suppliers to account on commercial plans and targets through quarterly business reviews and governance rhythms 

What you will need

We are looking for commercially minded candidates, ideally with category management experience within a relative retail environment, and strong stakeholder management skills.

You’ll also need:

• A strong commercial understanding of supplier and category management
• Proven experience to influence and negotiate a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience in leading strategic initiatives and driving business outcomes
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 158155

Employment Type: Full time