Planning Coordinator

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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

As one of the biggest brands in Australia, we connect with millions of Australians each week. Whether it's connecting our customers with relevant content through digital innovation, omni-channel storytelling or impactful advertising that reaches 98% of Australians, our Marketing team play an important role in driving our brand forward, helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Coles 360 is all about connections. It's how we connect with customers at every turn of their lives. It's how we use the power of Coles' shopper data to maximise that connection. It's how we partner at levels to drive more meaningful campaigns and measure the impact they create.

Coles 360 combines the power of customer connections, media connections and partner connections to offer brands a one-stop media solution.

About the role

We're seeking a proactive and curious Media Executive (Planning) to help drive commercially successful media campaigns. In this role, you'll use data-driven insights to deliver effective strategies for our Supplier Partners, building meaningful customer connections and measurable results.

What you will do

You'll play a key role in turning insights into action – analysing data, developing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and conversion. With strong stakeholder relationships at the core, you'll ensure campaigns are optimised and resources are allocated for maximum impact.

You'll also:

• Develop and implement media strategies across digital and traditional channels
• Conduct research and analysis to identify the most effective media opportunities
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors
• Create and manage budgets, optimising schedules for desired outcomes
• Stay ahead of trends and apply best practices to enhance campaign performance
• Drive measurable commercial success through insight-led media planning.

About you and your skills

You are solutions-focused, organised, and thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Whether you've come from a media agency, publisher, or brand-side media team, you bring strong commercial acumen, curiosity, and a genuine passion for retail and its many brands.

You'll also have:

• Experience in media planning and/or media sales, with exposure to FMCG a bonus
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• A collaborative mindset, thriving in a team while owning your own objectives
• A track record of delivering results in a deadline-driven environment
• Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and contribute to a business on an exciting growth journey.

Sound like you? If yes, we'd love you to apply and be part of the fastest-growing retail media powerhouse within one of Australia's most recognised brands. Here, you'll leverage enormous data and expertise while joining a supportive team with a great culture that's scaling fast.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

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

Job ID: 162839

Employment Type: Full time

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