AddressWe've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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 teamCommercial is a large but close-knit group. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience to every business unit at Coles Supermarkets, Liquor and Coles Local. And we pride ourselves on the partnerships we build, new ideas we develop and how passionately we work on convenient, healthy solutions for our customers.
This is a permanent role partnering closely with the Business General Manager. You will be responsible to deliver the Own Brand Strategy and ensure technical process and ethical compliance requirements are met. You will lead, coach and mentor and team of product developers and technologists to deliver against the innovation plans.
You will also:
• Develop, lead and implement the Coles Brand strategy to structurally drive cost out for the business
• Integrate strategic insight on customer and market trends to develop customer models and segmentation strategies
• Plan, develop and execute new products and drive positive and sustainable growth
• Partner with varied senior stakeholders up to executive level to ensure optimal category strategy is developed
In this new role there is great opportunity to have genuine impact I the work you will do. You will have the ability to make this role your own. You will also have:
• Proven experience as a senior product technologist is essential, ideally technical capability in agronomy of retail fresh produce
• Developed people leadership experience and management of a diverse team
• Proven ability to deliver transformational change
• Exceptional collaborator to be able to build and maintain relationships with farms and varied internal teams
• Experience developing commercial plans to launch and manage products within the portfolio
• Strong track record of leading and executing strategic initiatives and complex programs of work
• Experience leading and developing high performing teams
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence both internal and external stakeholders
Please note that applications will close on the 3rd July
Take your next step into something bigger, apply nowWith us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
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 ***************@coles.com.au
Job ID: 124038
Employment Type: Full time
