Trade Activation Assistant
Trade Activation Assistant
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Joining the Metcash Family
At Metcash youre part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart without missing out on the big business support.
Being part of something bigger means your part of a strong purpose where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself grow your career thrive your way and make your mark. And youll be part of our high performing team where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.
About the Opportunity
Metcash is on the lookout for a highly organised and motivated Trade Activation Assistant to support the strategic execution of trade and promotional initiatives across our retail network. This is your chance to step into a role that connects insight strategy and execution and make a real difference to the performance of our retailers.
Reporting to the Senior Trade Activation Manager youll assist in crafting competitive activation strategies compiling performance reports and managing key admin functions. Your ability to stay on top of multiple priorities and communicate effectively will help ensure the smooth delivery of campaigns that drive results.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in retail supplier side trade activation or merchandising looking to grow within a fast-moving and supportive environment. At Metcash we value initiative collaboration and people who want to be part of something bigger.
In this Role
- Implement strategic initiatives and ensure execution of National and State programs across delegated categories
- Use market insights and analytics to maximise sales manage gross profit and develop competitive activation strategies
- Analyse and report on product and promotional performance to inform decision-making and drive growth
- Develop and manage retailer initiatives that align with customer demographics and anticipate market needs
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with strategic customers manufacturers and key stakeholders
- Deliver on agreed sales performance measurements while minimising write-offs and wastage.
- Ensure compliance with OH&S Chain of Responsibility Food Safety and other relevant legislation and company policies
- Perform and coordinate administrative duties to support the execution of trade activation plans.
Youre Likely a Match If
- Proven experience in the merchandising or retail or FMCG industry with strong analytical and organisational abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships
- Ability to analyse issues solve problems and execute tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Adaptable and resilient able to multitask and perform under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant tools to support reporting planning and execution
Life at Metcash
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning development and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a Flex Ready accredited workplace!
Thrive where work and family truly co-exist. We are an accredited Family Friendly Workplace.
Proudly awarded Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion.
A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Great team member discounts and perks.
About Us
Metcash is Australias leading wholesale distribution company with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. Were also an ASX top 125 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable independent family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the Best Store in Their Town by providing merchandising operational and marketing support across our food liquor and hardware pillars.
Were dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger a company that actively promotes diversity champions charitable causes and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs please dont hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
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Employment Type
Full Time
