Job Description:An exciting and key leadership opportunity, reporting to the Sales Director, Pet Nutrition Australia, we are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to oversee the Coles and Woolworths account teams.
In this role, you'll shape and drive the long-term channel strategy while ensuring the delivery of high-impact growth plans.
You will lead and develop a team of 9 sales Associates (5 direct reports) and receive dedicated support from Category, SRM, Finance, Demand Planning, Shopper Marketing and Supply.
This role forms a key Leadership position within the Pet Sales and Marketing Leadership Team and Pet Senior Leadership Community, and as such is expected to help develop and lead the Sales function and wider business in general; continually building our capabilities, working on enterprise strategies and assignments, and driving enhanced associate engagement.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Develop three year corporate grocery omni-channel and account strategies that align with Mars Petcare's strategy in action and deliver quality growth targets Long term Omni-Channel Strategy and Joint Business Development P&L Management - continually drive the team's achievement of the sales result, and an ongoing increase in forecast accuracy Execution of NPD and through the line brand activation, including maximising plans and ROI Holding total responsibility for the GSV and Net Sales result for Corporate Grocery, this position is targeted to continually drive the team's achievement of that sales result Team and Associate Development – Ensure team capabilities and competencies are fit for tomorrow and assess and develop individual needs.
Customer Leadership - Develop strong stakeholder map at all levels within the Customers' organisations including Supply Chain, Sustainability, Finance, and Marketing.
Plan and conduct regular top to top meetings, business reviews, and trade relations activities.
What are we looking for?
Operating in a highly complex and competitive market, your ability to navigate sophisticated customers and build sustainable, high-trust relationships will be critical to success.
In addition, you have: Strategic Vision: Proven ability to drive growth through strategic thinking, influencing and effective team leadership Significant customer experience with key/strategic customers and track record exceeding targets with key accounts through comprehensive solution delivery Innovative Mindset: Evidence of market disruption and innovative approaches to competitive challenges Relationship Builder: Excellence in cultivating strategic partnerships with senior decision-makers Solution Driven: Expert at assessing needs, crafting solutions, overcoming objections and maximising mutual value.
Growth Focused: Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and adapting to evolving market dynamics What can you expect from Mars?
Mars Australia recognised as one of the LinkedIn Top Companies of 2025 Genuine focus on your development with access to world class training Global health and wellbeing program to support work-life balance Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs At Mars Petcare, have a real impact on creating a better world for pets, a world where they're healthy, happy and welcome.
This includes in our office.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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