Commercial Manager -Woolworths Food Company
* Excel at collaborating with internal teams to align on category plans, leverage marketing plans, and ensure seamless execution across all channels.
* Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities
* Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
We are Woolworths Food Company
Woolworths Food Company is a platform of businesses within Woolworths Group. The businesses are Woolworths Food Company Retail (WFCR), Australia Grocery Wholesalers, Greenstock and Refresh within Woolworths Group.
In WFCR, we partner with dynamic suppliers to develop a range of Woolworths Own Brand and exclusive brand products, which meet the ongoing and changing needs of Woolworths customers.
We have a deep passion for our quality products and the value they bring to our customers. Our integrated teams of Sourcing Specialists, Product Developers, Packaging Specialists, Customer Insights & Sensory Specialists, Chefs, Commercial Specialists, and Branders work closely with suppliers and partners to deliver the best balance of quality, value, taste, nutrition, and innovation for our customers.
What you’ll experience
* A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
* A progressive and flexible ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.*
* Parental Leave provision - applies to permanent team members, and excludes casual team Members, fixed term team members and contractors
What you’ll do
* Facilitate the creation of Own Brand plans, analysing their effectiveness to inform future decisions, demonstrates an understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour to maximise commercial outcomes
* Applying the principles of volume versus value and understanding their impact on total sales and profit demonstrates a nuanced understanding of pricing strategies and their influence on commercial success
* Analyse complex problems to determine optimal time and money investment reveals an ability to interpret data, identify opportunities, and make strategic decisions for commercial benefit
* Work within an agile framework to deliver strategic outcomes, influencing stakeholders both internally and externally, and collaborating across teams, highlights the ability to adapt, build consensus, and drive commercially successful solutions
What you’ll bring
* We are seeking a strategic and commercial leader with a strong understanding of the Group's strategic direction and effectively communicate it across the organisation
* Proven experience as an Assistant Category Manager or Category Manager in a large supermarket or FMCG environment
* Demonstrated ability to develop and champion innovative commercial Own Brand opportunities that align with overarching objectives and adapt to evolving market dynamics
* Strong negotiation and influence skills with cross-functional and external stakeholders at all levels of the business
* Passion for product and product development, staying at the forefront of innovation and continuous improvement
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI
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