Trade Planning Manager

Connecting with and understanding our customer is an important focus for the Coles Liquor team. Supporting our three liquor brands, this team is made up of many functions from the supply chain, to marketing, finance and strategy, allowing us to really deliver with pride. The Liquor team is an exciting and dynamic area of the business and is committed to being Australia’s favourite drinks retailer.

The role

As a Trade Planning Manager, you are an essential conduit between Category Management, Marketing, Digital, Store Operations and our Suppliers. You are basically the linchpin that ensures our promotional programs deliver to our business plans.

Partnering with and reporting through to the Category Manager, you will look to drive an improved promotional offer, deliver stronger margins and source new and interesting products for our customers to discover. Being responsible for the end-to-end execution of the promotional program, you will also develop strong relationships with our suppliers.

To be successful, you’ll have

• • a sound understanding of marketing and promotional plans, ideally gained in a retail or FMCG.
  • strong financial acumen to maximise sales and minimise waste.
  • experience in negotiating and able to influence positive business outcomes.
  • advanced Excel and analytical skills.
  • strong administrative skills to enable smooth promotional management.
  • ability to present to stakeholders at all levels across the business.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To

• • build and execute a trade and promotional plans (helping set and manage the yearly promotional grid).
  • introducing new and interesting Liquor products into the promotional program.
  • reviewing our promotional effectiveness and developing strategies to improve future promotions.
  • partnering with suppliers and communicating the promotional event strategy.
  • accurately forecast weekly volume requirements, including promotional lines.

Benefits

Our commitment to making good things happen at Coles starts with our people. It is important for us to celebrate our wins and develop our people. In addition to a competitive salary, the other good things include

• • Receiving a team member discount and exclusive team member offers;
  • Sampling new products and flavours before they hit the shelves;
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week of paid leave for secondary caregivers;
  • Access to an onsite childcare School Holiday Program;
  • Access to a Fitness Centre and Body Therapy Clinic; and
  • Being part of a fun and inclusive culture where you can learn and develop your skills through our excellent ongoing training and development

Culture

At Coles, we are all about our people. As a top-30 ASX listed company, we are a dynamic, empowering and collaborative organisation that is focused on ensuring a positive, inclusive work environment for all team members. We believe in energising everyone by having you become part of more purposeful work life. At Coles, we believe we are better together when team members can perform at their best and will support you in bringing your best self every day. So, how will you make good things happen at Coles?

At Coles, we know we are at our best when our team is representative of the communities we serve and are proud of our commitment to providing supportive work environments for all team members. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. ]