Head Of Business Development

2 weeks ago


City Of Boroondara, 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.

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 Our successful candidate will come from a mergers and acquisitions background, preferably with experience in the consumer or food sectors.

You will have demonstrated experience in identifying businesses to purchase, business sizing, evaluations, negotiations, post agreement integrations, and deal closures.


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 Take your next step into something bigger, apply now 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.

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 (email protected)

Job ID:120122

Employment Type:

Full time#LI-SK2 Coles Group is home to some of Australia's iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the biggest employers with 120,000 team members in every state and territory.

Our workforce is diverse including groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, supply chain, and commercial and corporate services.

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