Category Coordinator

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade with banners such as Cellarbrations, The Bottle O, IGA Liquor and Porters. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Category Coordinator to support the Category Managers in the development and management of promotional programs and materials. You will play a key role in creating content that empowers retailers to become the best in their area, helping to drive our mission of supporting successful independent businesses.

In this Role

• Assist the IBA Category Manager with promotional planning for our independent brands
• Approve promotional content (e.g., catalogues, press ads) for market delivery
• Communicate promotional content to state teams and manage feedback
• Act as a backup for the National Category Manager during their absence
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm promotional plans and activations
• Develop retailer communications to support front-line execution
• Perform administrative tasks to help meet KPIs and ensure effective tracking and reporting

You’re Likely a Match If

• Previous experience in liquor retail is highly recommended
• Understanding of how the Category Manager role interacts with cross-functional departments and suppliers
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver tasks and responsibilities on time
• Ability to create clear, concise written reports and briefs.
• Proven ability to build relationships and network with internal teams and suppliers.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach

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 1 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!

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We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia.

ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.