This is a customer facing role which is responsible for achieving profitable sales and category growth with Independent Retail customers through building strong relationships and influences at all levels.

You will be responsible for implementing point of purchase solutions that influence retailer and shopper behaviour, and deliver mutually beneficial results for Mars, our customers, and the category. Additionally, you will be accountable for customer profitability and growth, along with optimisation of trade spend budgets and also appropriate financial governance processes.

What are we looking for?

• Prior account management experience, preferably within Independent Grocery
• Drive for results and a high desire to achieve success in a team environment
• Proven ability to implement category strategies both with customers and at field level
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail
• A desire to further develop essential skills for a successful consumer good career

What will be your key responsibilities?

End to end account management or relationship with Metcash and other MSOs including all areas of ranging, pricing, promotions, execution, category management, field execution plans, NPD and distribution

Development of category solutions that drive long term, sustainable business growth for Mars and our customers

Effective utilisation of trade spend budgets based on sound commercial analysis and appropriate financial governance processes.

Strategic business planning at multiple levels within the Metcash and Independent Grocery network

Development of key selling tools to assist In-store execution for our field team

Exceptional relationship building abilities both internally and externally to champion the voice of the customer

Interstate travel monnthly (outside of COVID restrictions)

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.