Oriental Merchant
Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and Holland, and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer’s hand as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our Marketing team in Mulgrave, VIC!
What you'll be doing
- Increasing brand market share and sales growth via planning and developing marketing strategies and annual marketing plans.
- Defining, optimising and monitoring A&P budget to ensure delivery of commercial outcomes and expenses are kept within approved limits.
- Prepare and present business review by undertaking in-depth analysis of channel sales performance, competitors’ review, market analysis for brands.
- Providing regular brand tracking information to monitor market performance, brand performance against KPIs and competition.
- In close co-operation with the Trade Marketing team, develop and execute smoothly and effectively promotion plans (consumer and trade).
- Preparing point of sales material for sales marketing activities, e.g. in store sampling, merchandising, event and trade promotion.
- Monitoring and visiting supermarkets and stores to check the sales off take of the products, competitive pricing and competitor promotional and new product activities.
- Conduct market visit with supplier within Australia.
- Identifying and organising sponsorship activities for sales market that leverage and support marketing strategy.
- Tracking, analysing and reporting the results of events and marketing campaigns.
What we're looking for
- Full Australian working rights and MUST live in Australia.
- Valid Australian drivers licence.
- 2-3 years of brand or product management experience.
- FMCG background with exposure to working closely with field sales team or key accounts team would be preferred.
- Experience in food business is an added advantage.
- Experience in analytical, numerical skills and ability to interpret data and frame issues and opportunities are critical.
- Experience with Nielsen Scantrack, Coles Unify, Quantium and SAP.
- Good presentation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to develop and present business review to management level audience is an added advantage
- Takes accountability, proactive attitude, agile mindset and readiness to learn.
- Multi-task, able to prioritize, attention to details and strong inclination to dive deep in business review.
- Team work and a passion to drive positive outcomes.
Why join Oriental Merchant?
- Join an expanding global company and gain extensive exposure to the FMCG industry
- Opportunities for growth and progression
- Supportive work environment
- Generous company discounts
If you are a motivated Marketing professional and looking to grow your career within a global FMCG industry, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter by clicking the APPLY NOW button.
Thank you for your interest and application, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you would like further information, please reach out to <hrau@oriental.com.au>
Please note that we do not accept applications via email, all applications must be processed via the links above.
