Brand & Strategy Specialist

Job Description

At Metcash, you’re 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 you’re 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 you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. About the Opportunity A great opportunity has arisen in our Shopper, Brand and Loyalty business for an experienced Brand & Strategy specialist. You will be the driving force behind championing our brand, building brand equity, and fuelling brand growth. Working collaboratively with our dynamic Insights, Brand, and Strategy team, you will play a pivotal role in developing strong brand propositions and identities, contributing to brand saliency and growth. In this Role Be the unwavering voice of the brand, championing its essence. Elevate brand equity through compelling brand propositions and identity enhancements. Contribute to the development and execution of the annual marketing plan, aligning with target audiences and brand propositions. Collaborate with the Merchandise team to develop channel promotional calendars. Execute long-term community and partnership programs, fostering mutually respectful relationships. You’re Likely a Match If Minimum 5+ years’ experience in insights, brand management, and/or marketing with Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Business. Preferably retail or FMCG marketing experience. Immense curiosity about shoppers and the ability to leverage data for actionable insights. Strategic agility and leadership to translate insights into growth strategies and annual market plans. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines. Life at Metcash Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace! 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. Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity. A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023. Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. About Us Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 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. We're 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 don't 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 become part of something bigger! #J-18808-Ljbffr