Job Description
About the job
Sodexo is a global French based company, proudly serving the Energy & Resources sector in Australia for over 3 decades. With over 5,000 employees Australia wide we provide quality sustainable food services and facilities management. Due to internal movement within our Retail division, we are excited to be recruiting a National Promotions Manager to join our team. This is a hybrid role based at our Brisbane support office in Eight Mile Plains. Reporting to the Head of Retail - Australia you will be responsible for the development and implementation of our national promotional programs.
To be successful in this role you will have previous experience in high volume FMCG promotional planning and execution within category management, franchising, or a retailing environment. You will possess excellent internal/ external key stakeholder relationship management skills and excel in communicating across all levels of business. You will be an innovative and strategic thinker with a specific focus around digital activation and implementation across all channels. This role is Permanent full time, 38hrs per week, requiring a small amount of regular travel to visit our on-site taverns and stores. Salary will be commensurate with experience circa $130-140K + Super + 5 weeks annual leave (conditions apply). Our interview process will commence in Jan 2025.
Duties include:
- Manage promotional budgets and allocate resources effectively to achieve optimal ROI
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of promotional activities
- Oversee the planning and execution of product development, promotional events and activations nationwide
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and those outside of Sodexo
- Lead and mentor a promotions coordinator to deliver on time and high-impact promotional initiatives
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field (desirable), however more importantly there will be a strong preference for those coming from a background of convenience retailing at a national level
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail FMCG promotional management, with a proven track record of successful national promotional campaigns
- Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills
- Skills in data analysis and reporting to measure campaign effectiveness
- In-depth knowledge of the Australian FMCG market and current trends with an emphasis on convenience retailing
- Proficiency in using Microsoft suite of applications
- Demonstrates soft skills such as open-mindedness, analytical thinking, professionalism, and a strong drive for sales.
- Remote industry knowledge (desirable)
- Full work rights in Australia
Why choose Sodexo?
Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.
We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.
At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.
We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!
How to apply?
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.
One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!
What We Do
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Its portfolio of activities includes Sodexo Food and Facilities Management Services and Pluxee Employee Benefit Solutions, activity for which the Group announced a spin-off with a listing expected on February 1, 2024. This diversified offer meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo key figures — 22.6 billion euros Fiscal 2023 consolidated revenues — 430,000 employees as at August 31, 2023 — #1 France-based private employer worldwide — 45 countries — 80 million consumers served daily — 14.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 25, 2023)
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