About Us
We’re a privately held, family business competing against some of the biggest multinationals in the world. We are Australia’s No. 1 Pure Coffee Company*. Since 1947, we’ve been building brands into internationally recognised household names like Vittoria Coffee, Jarlsberg Cheese and Santa Vittoria mineral water. We are a fast-moving, innovative, market-leading business with a strong entrepreneurial culture. We only look at our competitors to ensure we can act differently.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Commercial Office Manager located in our Melbourne branch. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced family-owned business, with offices in all states of Australia as well as in New Zealand and Los Angeles.
About the Role
Due to growth, we are searching for a highly astute Commercial Office Manager to lead and oversee operations in our Melbourne branch. This unique role will manage the day to day and be responsible for ensuring effective running of the branch, with a direct report you will be leading an administration team, working collaboratively with the Sales Manager in supporting sales to achieve company objectives.
Based in our Melbourne branch located in Tullamarine, you will oversee all administration for foodservice/hospitality sales teams working closely with Head Office and will be responsible for overseeing Warehouse, Service equipment department and financial controls in Victoria, with overseeing operational running of a branch and providing valuable up to date reporting in collaboration with the Finance team in Sydney. This role will provide strong leadership with responsibilities for managing and supporting a small team.
Responsibilities:
- Smooth and efficient operational running of the branch
- Provide leadership and management of the administration team, supporting and mentoring team members
- Manage debtors/creditors
- Managing sales administration support
- Overseeing the Warehouse and Service departments
- Reporting and managing a budget
- Track and drive performance
- Communication and reporting back to head office
About You
- A background in a similar role running a small office preferably within FMCG, food or beverage industry
- Strong administration and management skills including experience managing debtors
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a keen interest in developing your people
- With strong commercial acumen you will be a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- A strong communicator with the ability to drive results, be solutions focused and able to identify issues early on
We Offer You:
- A comprehensive Remuneration package
- Generous staff discounts on products
- Personal and professional growth opportunities to continue learning and developing your career
- Giving back to the community by our generous contribution and involvement in a number of major charities
- Be part of a unique culture built on strong family values
Vittoria Food & Beverage is committed to developing and retaining highly talented people. If you are a self-driven, enthusiastic individual with a can do attitude then this is an opportunity is for you.
If you would like to work in one of the most successful and dynamic family owned Australian businesses, please apply now.
*Source: IRI MarketEdge, Grocery Weighted, Total Beans and Ground, MAT to 13/04/24, Value Sales (Dollars)