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We have been entrusted to serve communities since 1914, growing into a top 30-listed ASX entity with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you will not only make a difference in millions of Australian lives but also witness your impact.
About The Team
Our Liquor team work across three leading brands (Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market, and Vintage Cellars), each with its unique offering and customer base. With a network of more than 930 stores and ultra-convenient online sites, we deliver on our commitment to provide accessible drink solutions for every occasion.
About The Role
The newly created Head of Strategy, Stores & Innovation role reports directly to the General Manager Transformation and Strategy. No two days will be the same in this exciting role where you will showcase your ability to deliver significant transformation programs, develop, and execute strategic projects, and embed transformational change programs.
You will partner with key internal stakeholders at the General Manager and Executive levels, required to:
* Assess strategic opportunities to drive financial performance and provide thought leadership to evolve business strategy through data-driven insights.
* Support Liquor strategy delivery through end-to-end governance, including capital approvals, communication, reporting, and resource management.
* Play an active role in translating strategic concepts into impactful Liquor projects, initiatives, and transformation programs.
* Lead continuous innovation to enhance customer experience, merchandise solutions, and in-store operations.
* Provide accountability for the overall business transition from 3-to-1 brands (known as 'Simply Liquorland').
* Manage PMO delivery for all formats related to delivery, including new space, renewal, and innovation delivery.
About You And Your Skills
You will be seen as a thought leader with the ability to bring ideas to the table. Your experience will ideally be gained in a Retail or FMCG environment where you can inspire and enable a customer-focused culture.
You will also have:
* 10+ years' experience in an advanced management role with knowledge of project management principles, approach, and methodologies.
* Proven ability to balance external expertise with internal ownership to ensure sustainable outcomes and build in-house capability.
* Strong ability to navigate through complexity and a dynamic environment while embodying confidence.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide support at various levels of the business.
* Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts and situations.
* Experience leading a large team of professionals who focus on delivering high-quality and commercially beneficial business outcomes.
What's In It For You?
We offer flexible working options, enabling a positive work-life balance and hybrid working arrangements.
Office perks include access to a gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-supermarket, fooderie hub, school holiday program, and more.
Eligible team members receive a 5% discount on supermarket and liquor online and in-store purchases throughout the year, with additional double discount periods and exclusive hot deals.
Recognize and reward your contributions through our digital recognition platform, earning points redeemable for gifts and electronic gift cards from various retailers.
No matter where you start, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy your career aspirations. Discover and explore our diverse range of career development programs and job-specific training.
We understand the importance of balancing work and family life, offering permanent team members paid parental leave. Invest in your future by participating in our annual team member share plan, allowing eligible team members to make pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase shares.
At Coles Group, we strive to create a workplace that is safe and respectful, welcoming people from all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support them.