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

As one of the biggest brands in Australia, we connect with millions of Australians  each week. Whether it’s connecting our customers with relevant content through digital innovation, omni-channel storytelling or impactful advertising that reaches 98% of Australians, our Marketing team play an important role in driving our brand forward, helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About the role 

Step into a 12-month lead role that puts you at the heart of some of Coles’ biggest initiatives — from Collectables and Continuity programs to major Value seasonal resets and key Secondary events.

This is a rare opportunity to shape work that directly impacts our customers, while gaining valuable exposure across the business. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of teams including Brand & Comms, Commercial, Operations, Safety, and our Store teams.

You’ll also manage your own budget, building commercial acumen, broadening your experience, and strengthening internal networks along the way.

If you’re ready to lead, influence, and drive meaningful change in a visible, fast-paced role — this is it.

Applications close Thursday 10th July. 

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the National Instore Communications Manager, you’ll work closely with our marketing, brand & content team, creative studio, and our print suppliers to deliver great experiences and key brand messages to our instore customers. 

 
You’ll also

•    Support the activation of the Coles Customer Calendar and Brand Platforms
•    Coordinate and communicate all instore marketing activity
•    Maintain instore marketing communications content
•    Effectively engage key stakeholders and external print partners and on-time and to budget
•    Be responsible for budget management and reconciliation.

 
About you and your skills

Coming from an inhouse marketing or agency background, you've held a Marketing Coodinator, Marketing Planner or Production / Account Manager role, and demonstrate a passion for customer experience and the in-store channel.

You’re a doer with initiative — someone who can lead from the front, support others, and help lift systems, processes, and ways of working. 

You'll also have

• A collaborative mindset
• Confidence navigating cross-functional teams
• Standout project management skills; keeping things on track while bringing people with you
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with print production — with a strong grip on how customers engage with POS in-store.

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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: 156401

Employment Type: Full time