eCommerce Business Growth Lead

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned businessthat hasbeen making products for peopleand their petsfor more than 100 some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE PEDIGREE WHISKAS DOLMIOBENS ORIGINAL MASTERFOODS andROYAL CANINORIJEN ACANAwe arededicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people communities and the planet can truly thrive.

About the role:This role will be working for our MarsPetcaresegmentwhere we make life better for pets and their owners.

Role Title:Connected Commerce/eCommerce Acceleration Lead
Location:Melbourne Vic

Hours:Full-time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to:Connected Commerce Director - Mars Pet Nutrition ANZ

Mars Pet Nutrition is on a journey to accelerate eCommerce across ANZ and this role is right at the centre of it. This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of the ANZ Customer eCommerce strategies aligned to broader business goals which will be focused on driving performance through digital channels while delivering seamless digital experiences for pet parents and consumers.

As our Connected Commerce (eCommerce) Acceleration Lead youll be able to turn complex data into clear actionable insights that drive growth you will know what online growth levers to pull and you will partner with key stakeholders like sales marketing and supply teams in order to deliver the plan.

What youll do:

• Lead the evolution & delivery of customer and channel growth roadmaps (including Amazon and Online Grocery) to accelerate eCommerce performance by identifying and driving key online performance levers across Digital Shelf Retail Media Shopper Experience Operational Excellence etc.
• Monitor & diagnose performance translating diverse data sources (scan clickstream media data) into insights that drive action while clearly defining measures of success
• Act as the connector between eCommerce sales marketing supply and other key partner functions to drive online performance
• Operate as a subject matter expert in retailer-led eCommerce partnering closely with key customers to deliver joint digital plans
• Develop & lead an engagement plan across the business to drive internal focus on digital acceleration
• Build capability across the business by embedding new ways of working dashboards and forums
• Drive test-and-learn initiatives to unlock growth across the full digital funnel

What youll bring

• Solid experience in retailer-led eCommerce focused on growth and acceleration
• Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple functions in a fast-paced results-driven environment
• Experience assimilating extensive amounts of detailed data (scan media digital store shopper metrics etc.) to see the big picture providing actionable and influential recommendations to drive meaningful impact
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to work across online and offline channels
• Confidence operating in complexity making assumptions using judgement and moving forward with imperfect data
• Knowledge of Amazon online grocery or platform-based retail strongly preferred

Why this role

• Make your mark in this priority growth channel
• True influence without people leadership this role wins through insight and impact
• Join a fun ambitious and evolving team at a pivotal moment

Why youll love working for Mars:

Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

People: A culture that values your contributions fosters leadership and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We know everyones needs are different and were committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way simply let us know in your application form. Well work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.