Trade Activation Manager

Company description:

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of over $18 billion in FY24. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support.

Job description:

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means your part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

About the Opportunity

We're on the hunt for a passionate Trade Activation Manager to lead the implementation of state promotional campaigns and business plans across the Victorian IGA supermarket network.

In this pivotal role, you'll own the activation plan for your defined categories across the state and lead the charge to drive IGA growth, market share and consumer loyalty to ensure our retailers remain competitive.

A natural relationship builder, you'll take a data led approach and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define retailer prioritisation against campaign targets, sell in programs to key multi-store retailers, and be responsible for the delivery of an integrated program that amplifies wholesale and retail sales as well as retailer gross profit, under a national category management framework.

If you're an experienced trade activation leader with a passion for retail and driving impactful results, we want you on our team

In this Role

• Plan and execute trade activation programs that increase sales, enhance brand visibility, and strengthen retailer relationships
• Work closely with internal teams (Sales Operations, Shopper, Brand & Loyalty, and Category Management) to align trade promotions with broader business strategies
• Manage budgets for trade activations, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within financial constraint
• Track campaign performance, analyse results, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of trade activation campaigns at the retail level
• Gather customer and retailer insights to help refine and optimise future trade programs

You're Likely a Match If

• Experience in or exposure to a relevant FMCG role, such as Trade Activations, Field Implementations or Account Management
• A strong track record of developing activation plans and executing strategies
• Ability to synthesise complex data into clear insights and action plans
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong traderelationships
• Proven experience in successfully operating within cross-functional teams
• Exceptional presentation and influencing skills
• In-depth knowledge of supermarket retailing and supply chain operations
• Solid understanding of industry products and market trends
• Proficient in using MS Office applications

Life at Metcash

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first 6 months.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion". .

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member benefits program.

About Us

Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger