Senior Marketing Manager - Own Brand - 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

From baby food to coffee blends, our team members use their passion and innovative thinking to develop and deliver Coles’ own brands of quality products and best value solutions for our customers.

About the Role

This is a rare chance to step up as Senior Marketing Manager in our Own Brand team. In this role you’ll shape brand strategy, manage complex stakeholder relationships, lead a passionate and engaged team, and drive the growth of Coles’ Own Brand portfolio.

Why Apply? 

This is a fast-paced team where you’ll play a critical role in driving Coles’ ambition to be the number one destination for food and drink - our Own Brand business is set to empower that vision, delivering value and innovation to millions of Australians.

Applications close Friday 7th February

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Head of Own Brand Marketing, you’ll:

•    Lead brand and portfolio management across multiple categories, ensuring compelling customer propositions, commercial success and enhanced efficiencies.
•    Deliver Own Brand growth through strategic brand management, planning and performance tracking across priority brands
•    Manage and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, empowering cross functional teams to achieve success through strong leadership and strategic decision-making.
•    Foster a customer-centric approach, grounded in insights, to guide decision-making across brand development and marketing initiatives.
•    Mentor Marketing Managers, ensuring they thrive in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.

About You and your skills 

You bring over 8 years of experience in brand strategy and marketing management, with a proven track record managing multiple brands across diverse categories. You are adept at adapting quickly to different situations, demonstrating strong stakeholder management, and leading teams through strategic, data-driven decision-making.

You’ll also have:

• Strong brand strategy, development and management expertise.
• Financial & analytical proficiency to support growth strategies and performance management
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional senior stakeholders, balancing customer and commercial priorities.
• Exceptional project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of multi-brand portfolios and FMCG dynamics.
• Ability to pivot and make informed decisions quickly.

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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: 144423

Employment Type: Full time