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Join to apply for the National Account Manager Coles role at George Weston Foods. About Us GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. Our product range includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. Our business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, and Jasol. About DON DONs heritage dates back to the late 1800s. We are passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products loved by Australians, including ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. We pride ourselves on our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. DON has grown from a small family business to one of Australias largest food manufacturers and is part of the GWF group. We are also a leading Australian employer with offices across the country, committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. About The Role As the National Account Manager - Coles, you will manage a $150M portfolio, taking full commercial ownership of the Coles account. Your responsibilities include leading account strategy, delivering the joint business plan (JBP), managing forecasting and promotional planning, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve challenges across the supply chain. This role suits candidates with 2-3 years of NAM-level experience or a Category Manager ready to step into account management. You should have a strong commercial mindset, energy, adaptability, and a passion for results and relationship building. Responsibilities Own and execute the Joint Business Plan (JBP) with Coles. Achieve targets for volume, net sales, margin, promo ROI, and customer service. Drive category planning including range, pricing, promotions, and forecasting. Represent DON across all Coles touchpoints including commercial, supply chain, and merchandising. Manage a small team (3-4 people), supporting execution and engagement. Participate in strategic planning forums, S&OP, and customer innovation reviews. Resolve operational issues from factory to shelf. Act as a brand ambassador for DON, building strong partnerships. Why Join Us Our purpose is to craft food that brings out the good. Working at DON means being part of a community creating iconic products, in a safe and supportive environment that encourages authenticity, career growth, recognition, and positive community impact. Our benefits include: Flexible work arrangements Community partnerships and volunteer days Additional leave options Product discounts Training and development Global career opportunities Recognition programs Health and wellness initiatives Study assistance About You You are a positive, analytical, energetic commercial professional with: 2-3 years of NAM experience or strong commercial experience as a Category Manager ready for account management. FMCG background food, chilled, or fresh experience is a plus but not essential. Collaborative, problem-solving skills, and cross-functional work ability. Confidence to challenge norms and seek improvements. Proactive, hands-on mindset. Ability to build trust and influence stakeholders. Experience in agile, ownership-driven environments. Applications To apply, submit your resume and cover letter via the Apply button. We embrace diversity and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. Please inform us of any needs to support your accessibility. Pre-employment screening, including medical, drug and alcohol tests, and background checks, may be required. Proof of work eligibility is mandatory for successful applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr