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At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland, Celebrations, Total Tools, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, the Bottle-o, and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their local communities, providing the locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

We are looking for a Fresh Specialist to join the Retail Operations Team. In this role you will provide specific assistance to Area Sales Managers, KAMS and retail Business Managers where necessary, including food critical compliance issues, niche ranging and ticketing knowledge. Fresh specialists act as a hub of Fresh expertise within each state and are constantly driving Fresh - Food excellence for retailers and consumers.

This role will be looking after the Tamworth/Mid North coast region and travel through to Port Macquarie & Coffs Harbor will be required.

What you’ll do
- Collaborate closely with AM / KAM/ RBM to implement Fresh Merch strategies and achieve operational standards (National & State)
- Educate and coach (e.g., training sessions) Retail Ops teams to ensure they have a good understanding of Fresh and know when to call for additional support when necessary
- Build relationship with retailers to establish trust and confidence as a Fresh SME
- Advise on Fresh new lines, ranging, ticketing, catalogue compliance and identify warehouse sales opportunities (e.g., seasonal, themed, promo lines)
- Use available shoppers’ and stores’ data (e.g., demographic trends) to advise on additional Fresh range opportunities
- Share Fresh industry benchmark, trends, and best practice
- Provide Fresh training (e.g., Fresh food handling and stock rotation techniques, hygiene standards, legislative requirements, store displays)
- Provide Fresh-specific business support (e.g., review store Fresh budgets, formulate Fresh business strategies, and advise on how to maximize Fresh sales)
- Represent retailers’ positions and feedback to SMM (via SOM) retailers’ needs and requests (e.g. high quality, price competitive, and meets the needs of the customer demographics of the store)
- Recommend Fresh product or service enhancements to improver retailer satisfaction and sales potential

What you’ll bring
- In-depth Fresh grocery market knowledge and understanding of the retail supermarket sector
- Experience in buying within a Fresh category and knowledge of growing and supply trends within the industry
- Strong understanding of Fresh food compliance and legislative requirements e.g. HACCP, Food Safety, Cold Chain and WHS Legislation
- Influencing skills and ability to rapidly establish trust and build relations with retailers (owners and managers)
- Demonstrate effective promotional and sales skills, with a strong track record of closing successful deals and meeting sales targets

What we can offer you
- An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program
- Great corporate benefits including retail discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing days and much more.
- Ongoing career development opportunities and take part in some amazing training courses.
- A proven diverse and inclusive workplace environment that rewards people purely on their values, engagement, and performance.

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

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.

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