Senior Marketing & Operations Manager - 12 month FTC

Senior Marketing & Operations Manager - 12 month FTC

Location: 

Williams Landing, Vic, AU

Category:  Customer

Work Type:  Permanent Full Time

Who are We?

At Target, we’re getting back to what we’re famous for - real quality, that’s really affordable. We’re making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don’t cost the earth.

We’re making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier. We’re making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come. That’s the Target Australians needs right now. And that’s the Target we’re here to be.

With our instantly recognisable logo we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.. It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.

As an iconic Australian retailer we’re immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are!

That’s who we are. That’s Target.

What will you do?

Join us on a 12-month fixed term contract as our Senior Manager Marketing Operations. This is a critical role supporting the Head of Marketing Operations to drive process alignment across the business, simplifying and automating the operating model to drive greater return.

The Senior Marketing Operations Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that activity is both insight and data lead and aligned to the strategic business objectives.

Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration abilities will ensure you are able to drive success in our dynamic team.

This is a pivotal role where you can make a lasting impact across the business.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Development of the Marketing Customer & Trade Plan in conjunction with the Marketing leadership team

• Creation and continuous improvement of key marketing processes aligned to Merchandise team’s critical path

• Supporting workflow tools and Marketing budget reporting to support ongoing measurement and evaluation of Marketing effectiveness.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate at least 7+ years of marketing leadership experience in a large scale big box retail environment with a tertiary qualification in Marketing. 

We're looking for a commercially savvy individual who will bring a curious and data-driven mind-set as well as a passion for all things Retail! 

To be successful in this role you will have experience as follows:

•    Extensive experience in an operational and strategic level marketing planning and management position
•    Well-developed marketing skills across the whole marketing spectrum; all-rounder
•    Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes
•    Workflow efficiency enhancement experience 
•    Experience in all aspects of delivering marketing projects
•    Capability in creating and managing a comprehensive communication plan 
•    Strong ability to effectively communicate with agencies, team members, multiple business functions and senior-level stakeholders 
•    Experience using workflow management tools such as Monday.com
•    Proven ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, including developing and executing communication plans
•    Experience in creating presentations, project updates, and reports for marketing leadership and project committees. 
•    Extensive experience in budgeting and financial capabilities, focusing on ROI
•    Demonstrated experience leading and managing a medium to large sized cross functional team

What will you get?

Target has some great benefits, including:

•  Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.

•  Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.

•  A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product.

•  Access to Employee Assistance Program.

•  Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!

•  Novated leasing options.

•  Paid parental leave scheme.

•  Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office (including Work-From-Home days with a real work-life) balance.

•  Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.

•  A Supported Learning and Career Development program.

•  Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

 As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check.  Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

“We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”.

If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

We don’t just look for people based on their skills and experience, our people work together and champion the Target values and behaviours.  We are a business where our values and people matter, and we need like-minded people to join us!

Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.

Agencies will only be engaged if required. Please do not contact us or send applicants to us unless requested to by the Talent Acquisition Team.