Retailer Events

Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, and hardware sectors. And while we may be large, we’ll always be locals at heart.

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail

Our network of family-owned businesses is taking on the competition, and our Marketing, Creative and Communications Team help put them on the map. They use data-driven insights to understand what customers truly want, working with local retailers to deliver personalised solutions that make a difference.

As a Team Assistant will provide high level administrative and operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the Events & Communications team. This includes the coordination and administration of Metcash Food events, retailer communications and all retailer engagement touchpoints.

What you'll do
- Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings, assisting with the preparation of all necessary documents (e.g. invitations, presentations, reports, minutes).
- Oversee travel and accommodation for the Events & Communications team with the relevant agents from requisition to approval and issuing, ensuring the team’s travel budget is properly managed, administered and controlled.
- Assist with the administration requirements of supplier and retailer events, such as Supplier of the Year, Study Tours, Challenges conference, State and National Awards of Excellence, Expo, and State and National Conferences.
- Process invoices for the Events & Communications team ensuring proper protocols are followed in accordance with the standard Metcash process.
- Support retailer communications by uploading all relevant communication on myIGA in a timely manner and conducting regular reviews to ensure all information is accurate and up to date. - Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required
- Coordinate and manage events and business calendar ensuring it is accurate and up to date at all times

What you'll bring
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) including experience working with mail merge
- Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask a number of projects and prioritise workload to meet crucial business deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong experience in a similar administrative role supporting a small team.
- Retail and Events experience will be highly regarded.
- Basic knowledge of FMCG retail environment and industry / and or events / communications

What we can offer
- Hybrid working - flexibility is in our DNA.
- Free on-site parking and close to public transport
- An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program, and the opportunity to purchase annual leave to help you recharge.
- Our MetHealth wellbeing program is designed to help you enjoy work/life balance and get the most out of life.
- Access to 12 paid weeks of gender-equal parental leave for primary carers, and three weeks for partners

We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, an accredited FlexReady workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

The industry is changing, and we need adaptable people who thrive under pressure to build meaningful relationships with our diverse family of independents. So, get stuck into a promising career in a fast-growing industry. Together, we can supply Australia/New Zealand with a better retail future, powered by local communities.

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