Promotions Coordinator - 14 Months FTC (mat leave)

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

We are seeking two motivated and organised Promotions Coordinators to join the Metcash Promotions Team, on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract and a 14 Month Fixed‑Term contract.

In this role, you’ll help bring our catalogues and promotional programs together, ensuring everything is accurate, on time, and aligned to channel plans and business targets. You’ll work closely with the Promotions Versions Manager and wider team to support promotional sales growth and deliver programs that meet key KPIs for our retailers, suppliers, shoppers, and the Food Group.

If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment and love keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!

In this Role

• Perform key promotional administration tasks including catalogue checks, pricing, stock availability, allocations and responding to queries


• Manage multiple media files and promotional versions through to completion


• Collaborate with National Trading, State Promotions, Channel Teams and Marketing to ensure smooth delivery of promotions


• Work with stakeholders to improve promotional performance across retail and wholesale sales and GP$, support various promotional mechanics (LPED, Non‑Advertised, Bonus Deals and Catalogue activity), and ensure promotional guardrails are followed across channels


• Support the broader Promotions team with shared tasks as needed


• Play an active role in the execution of promotional strategies and initiatives

You’re Likely a Match If  

• Experience managing promotional and pricing administration, including catalogue and print production workflows


• Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach that supports national and state teams


• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.


• 3+ years’ experience in a similar sales or promotions role within FMCG


• Good understanding of the Independent Retailer network and shopper behaviour


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, cloud‑based applications and SharePoint

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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