Head of Business Developmen

1 week ago

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Group Full time

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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:

***: Finance makes it easier for us to win together as a business. Our team works side-by-side with every other team to help bring commercial thinking into what they do and make moves that support our strategic business decisions.

We offer good work-life balance, flexible working arrangements and excellent compensation benefits. We have an empowering and inclusive culture with open and effective management providing career stability.

About the role:

As Head of Business Development, you and your team will be responsible for leading the Coles Business Development Strategy.

This includes managing the creation of new businesses within Coles through partner selection, organic growth or acquisition, as well as providing advice and insights to the Leadership Team on relevant business opportunities.


A strategic self-starter and diligent people leader, you proactively identify opportunities and develop and maintain a pipeline of acquisitions with follow through to deal closure.

You keep a close eye on the market, are future focused and curious, enabling your team to succeed by staying proactive and strategic in your ways of working.

You will also;

  • Create and deliver strategic business development plans including new ventures and businesses
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions, influencing potential direction for Coles Group
  • Develop commercial propositions for Coles products and services that clearly articulate the value proposition and commercial terms underpinning those business opportunities
  • Act as liaison to other areas of the Coles business including Investor Relations and Strategy
  • Provide strategic advice, insights and processes to the CFPO function and Coles Group Leadership Team on business opportunities

About you and your skills:

You'll also have:

  • Extensive knowledge of retail trading businesses and products across the customer lifecycle
  • Proven capacity for strategic thought leadership and the aptitude of seeking creative solutions for the Financial Services businesses
  • Possess exceptional relationship and communication skills, interacting effectively with senior executives
  • Proven skills in financial modelling, interpretation of legal agreements and commercial terms, strategy development, and retail business understanding


With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm.

And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 120122

Employment Type:
Full time

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