Hays posted a job you might be interested in February 02, 2015 at 04:56AM

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State Merchandise and Marketing Manager - FMCG

Perth Area, Australia, AU - Retail

• Exciting opportunity - Merchandise and Marketing Manager


• Work for a market leader who dominate their market


• Great remuneration Package + Career Prospects

* Work for a leading ASX 100 listed FMCG organisation
* Exciting, dynamic opportunity for a State Merchandise & Marketing Manager


Our client is the market leader in the food distribution area and they dominate this market through providing a very broad food and beverage product line along with a very strong customer service.



The Exciting Opportunity:


This newly created position for a State Merchandise and Marketing Manager you will report directly to the General Manager of the Food and Grocery's WA division - as part of our clients succession plan, the next step up the ladder of success will be the role of GM for WA. Our clients business model is undergoing a significant positive transformation where they are actively changing the company culture to become even more team orientated with a high level of engagement. This means that we are looking for a dynamic people manager who is able to create a supportive environment for their team and lead them through this period of change and transformation.

80% of this role will be dedicated to the merchandising area and only 20% will be focused on executing the existing marketing strategy which has been created by headoffice interstate. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing a team of 30 merchandising staff and 1 Marketing Brand Managers. It is essential that you come from a food and beverages background so that you understand the merchandising and marketing perspective and functions.

The purpose of this role is to effectively manage all components of the merchandise/marketing department in order to achieve sales & income targets, along with maintaining strong supplier relationships with a strong focus on growing the brands for the Food and Grocery division throughout WA.

You will be responsible for providing leadership, growth, and sustainability for all the supermarkets and independent retailer's ensuring their competitive edge, driving profitable promotions, and ensuring compliant retailing standards at met. You will also provide your client's and franchisee partners with effective retail brand strategies to help them increase their profits and market share through successful promotions, tactics and campaigns.

Additionally, you will also manage the WA Marketing and Merchandise team and be responsible for career coaching and develop of all your team.



The Successful Candidate:

You will be degree qualified with extensive experience in this field and have a successful track record in business unit management, ideally within the FMCG industry managing a team. You will demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen along with the ability to interpret and analyse financial information. You will have previous evidence of succession planning and mentoring employees at all levels where you are able to coach, train, develop and lead your team to success. You will possess outstanding soft skills and be a truly inspiring leader.



You can expect:


* Great remuneration package $165k + 9.5% super = $180k package

* Great career path and development

* Work in a dynamic business model where you can make a serious difference

* Work with lovely people striving towards a winning outcome



Please send your updated resume in Microsoft Word format to Tanzela Azam - Section Manager/Sales by clicking 'apply now'. We wish you every success with your application.

AUD150000.00 - AUD180000.00 per annum



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