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Title:  Trade Marketing Manager

Location: 

Chadstone, Victoria, AU

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Trade Marketing Manager to help deliver a best-in-class, always-on trade marketing program that supports our broader commercial and customer strategy. You’ll work from strategy through to execution, partnering closely with Merchandise, Marketing, Operations and agency teams to ensure flawless delivery across all customer-facing channels.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Trade Marketing, you’ll play a critical role in the day-to-day management of Officeworks trade marketing program (500 campaigns annually) and working cross-functionally to ensure activity is delivered accurately, on time and on budget.
You’ll be a key point of contact for trade promotions across the business — building strong relationships between Merchandise and Marketing, supporting campaign, retail media and content teams, and driving operational efficiency through strong processes and technology.
 
This role is hybrid, with 3 days a week based at our Chadstone Support Office
 
18-month Fixed Term Contract
 
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Manage day-to-day workflows, timelines, budgets and ways of working across all trade activity.
  • Maintain the master Marketing Calendar and support quarterly trade planning, aligning category priorities, customer insights and commercial objectives across the business
  • Partner with the Retail Media team to support supplier and One Reach briefs, manage inventory and channel requirements, and ensure SLAs, commercial gates and delivery standards are met.
  • Support strategic projects that improve speed, accuracy and reporting, including process optimisation, automated workflows and the adoption of new technologies such as Monday.com.
  • Lead and support two direct reports, managing workload, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture, and ensuring compliance, safety and best-practice standards are met.

About you

You’re a seasoned trade or retail marketer who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and knows how to balance strategy with hands-on delivery.

You’ll bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Marketing (preferred).
  • 10+ years experience in retail marketing or a similar environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience in advertising production and campaign delivery.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt and prioritise.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
  • Proven leadership capability, with a passion for supporting and mentoring teams.

 

Our culture

If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us!  We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

  • We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 
  • Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
  • Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
  • Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
  • We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
  • Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
  • Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
  • Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

 

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve.  We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.  We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.

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