Marketing & Merchandising Assistant

We are looking for a Retail Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing team at our North Sydney office on a permanent, full-time basis.

This role is responsible for delivering executional excellence across our Builder Showrooms, commercial channels, key accounts, and independent merchants. It also includes managing display audits, planning, POS, and installation support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Display & Merchandising Manager in setting up displays. You'll be assisting with a national display rollout that ensures high-value stores feature the right range and a compelling customer experience, driving conversion and profitable growth.
• Helping with signage, props and planogram execution
• Planning and conducting store visits and audits to assess in-store customer experience, and reporting on action plans and outcomes.
• Coordinating showroom display upgrades and product replacements to ensure the latest products are always showcased.
• Leading New Product Development (NPD) installations in Experience Centres to drive early engagement and increase foot traffic from both internal teams and customers.
• Managing and auditing POS execution in collaboration with Category Managers and Customer Experience Centre Managers.
• Implementing and overseeing the audit and reporting processes for all NPD and existing display locations.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have 1–3 years' experience in visual merchandising, along with:

• Proven project management skills, including the execution of retail programs and effective timeline management.
• A creative, adaptable, and solution-focused mindset, with the ability to use research and insights to develop engaging in-store and showroom shopper experiences.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, customers, and display teams to build and implement channel marketing plans, ideally with market-leading brands.
• Practical knowledge of marketing display and POS strategies, including techniques to drive sales conversion.
• A solid understanding of product development processes.
• A Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Marketing/Sales), Business, or equivalent expertise gained through experience, training, or professional accreditation.
• Previous experience in FMCG or a similar industry
• Familiarity with design software (e.g. Adobe suite etc) is desirable.

About us

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world.  We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you'll be set up for success and know that you're making a real difference from day one, we'll offer you:

• Hybrid working options
• Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
• An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
• Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
• 'Great Rewards' program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
• 'Bathrooms & More' program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
• Volunteer and Community Service Leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunity to take advantage of novated leasing options
• Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover

Ready to apply?

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Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.