State Promotions Specialist

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly organised State Promotions Specialist to join Metcash on a full-time basis at our Canning Vale site.

This role is responsible for executing national promotional programs while supporting the state to grow and deliver state-based promotional initiatives. Partnering closely with Retailers and State, Channel, and National teams, you will play a key role in driving promotional performance and growth across the state.

In this Role

• Proactively collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support the state execution of strategies and projects
• Partner with the National State Promotions Manager to improve promotional performance, including analysing, planning and reporting on retail and wholesale promotional sales, GP$ performance across various promotional mechanics, state‑based initiatives, catalogues and channel promotional activity
• Lead State Retailer Committee meetings as required, prepare promotional performance presentations, and partner with retailers to identify and deliver promotional opportunities
• Execute day‑to‑day promotional activities, including catalogue checks, pricing, stock availability, allocations and responding to queries
• Collaborate closely with the National Promotions and Trading teams to support promotional outcomes

You’re Likely a Match If

• 5+ years in FMCG sales or promotions, with a strong focus on delivering outcomes and continuous improvement
• Confident in presenting to large groups and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Works well in team environments, manages time effectively in fast-paced settings, and maintains high attention to detail and weekly deadlines for print
• Understands Independent Retailer networks, shopper behaviour, and catalogue/print production processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and cloud-based tools

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity. 

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