Head of Strategy, Stores & Innovation - 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 Coles Liquor team work across three leading brands (Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars), each with their own unique offering and customer base. With a network of more than 930 stores and ultra-convenient online sites, delivering on our commitment to provide accessible drink solutions for every occasion.

About the role

Head of Strategy, Stores & Innovation is a newly created role and will report into our General Manager Transformation and Strategy. No two days will be the same in this exciting role where you’ll showcase your ability to deliver significant transformation programs, develop and execute strategic projects and embed transformational change programs.

You will partner with key internal stakeholders at the General Manager and Executive levels and be required to:  

• Assess strategic opportunities to drive financial performance and provide thought leadership to evolve business strategy through data driven insights
• Support the Liquor strategy delivery through end-to-end governance, including capital approvals, communication, reporting and resource management
• Play an active role in translating strategic concepts into impactful Liquor projects, initiatives and transformation programs
• Lead continuous innovation to enhance customer experience, merchandise solutions and instore operations 
• Provide accountability for the overall business transition from 3-to-1 brands (known as ‘Simply Liquorland’)
• Manage PMO delivery for all format related to delivery, including new space, renewal and innovation delivery

About you and your skills

You will be seen as a thought leader with the ability to bring ideas to the table. Your experience will be ideally gained in a Retail or FMCG environment where you can inspire and enable a customer-focused culture.

You will also have:

• 10+ years’ experience in an advanced management role with knowledge of project management principles, approach and methodologies
• Proven ability to balance external expertise with internal ownership to ensure sustainable outcomes and build in-house capability
• Strong ability to navigate through complexity and a dynamic environment whilst embodying a level of confidence
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide support at various levels of the business
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts and situations
• Experience leading a large team of professionals focuses on delivering high quality and commercially beneficial business outcomes

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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: 159208

Employment Type: Full time