Online Sales Manager - Coles and Woolworths

Mentone, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.Culture and BenefitsAt Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

Respect for Resources
Spirit of Innovation
Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.The Perks

Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
Employee Reward and Recognition Program
Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance
Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
Novated Car Leasing Agreements
Income Protection Insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.About our rolesWe currently have two newly created opportunities for experienced Online Sales Managers to join our team at Simplot, one supporting Coles Online, and the other supporting Woolworths Online. These roles are designed to lead and grow our eCommerce partnerships, ensuring the delivery of commercial targets and digital shelf excellence.Both positions are permanent, full-time and based at our Chifley Park office in Mentone, reporting directly to the Account Directors for Coles and Woolworths. You will be responsible for developing and executing the online strategy, leveraging data and insights to optimise performance, enhance customer experience, and increase market share in the digital retail space.What you will do

Own the development and execution of the Coles or Woolworths Online strategy roadmap and contribute to the online strategy within relevant category Joint Business Plans (JBP).
Lead execution of Coles CFC (Customer Fulfilment Centre) or Woolies@Work platform in collaboration with National Account Managers (NAMs).
Align eCommerce strategy with customer, category, and brand plans.
Develop and own the online activation calendar in conjunction with Coles 360 or Woolworths Activation Manager and NAMs.
Forecast and manage online sales performance and explore opportunities to grow online sales revenue and customer penetration.
Build strong relationships with Coles or Woolworths Online stakeholders across all relevant platforms.
Lead online discussion and strategy in both internal and external forums.
Manage digital shelf presence, availability, and promotional execution.
Manage and report on Citrus budget and ROI for each category, ensuring compliance with customer operational requirements.
Lead the online investment strategy and execution to deliver effective search and engagement with Simplot products.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
Experience in eCommerce, digital marketing, or online retail, ideally within FMCG, retail, supplier, or agency environments.
Prior experience working with or within Coles or Woolworths, with a strong understanding of how these retailers operate.
Understanding of digital platforms, content formats, and tools (e.g. CitrusAd, Coles 360, Cartology).
Ability to manage budgets, prioritise tasks, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Strategic thinker with a proactive, self-driven approach and strong presentation skills.
Comfortable working cross-functionally and integrating digital strategy into broader business plans.
Knowledge of customer fulfilment centres and online ranging strategies.
Passion for digital shelf excellence and delivering best-in-class online experiences.

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now.Applications close Friday 5th September. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.#LI-AP1#Li-HybridJob Requisition ID: 23132Travel Required: Up to 25%Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - MelbourneCountry: AustraliaSimplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com

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