National Account Executive - Coles

National Account Executive - Coles

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated 'Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

At Simplot Australia, we believe in the power of customer-led decision making. As our new National Account Executive - Coles, you'll help ensure the voice of our customers drives how we deliver on our full-year targets and strategic priorities. This role is designed as a development pathway into National Account Management, giving you exposure to the fundamentals of joint business planning and category management at scale.

Reporting to the Account Director Coles, you will work closely with the Coles National Account Team to deliver key performance metrics and play a critical role in promotions administration, forecasting, and analytical support - all while learning from experienced leaders and building the skills for your next career step.

In this role, you'll contribute to key business outcomes by supporting the National Account Team and driving execution across planning, analysis, and customer engagement. Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Deliver actionable insights through category analysis, performance reporting, and post-launch reviews
• Manage promotional programs and trade spend administration with precision and timeliness
• Prepare and present internal and external business reviews that influence decision-making
• Maintain customer portals and ensure data accuracy across pricing, NPD, and trade elements
• Coordinate field team communications and support in-store activation planning
• Participate in joint business planning and category reviews to build account management capability

You're a commercially minded, proactive professional with a strong foundation in FMCG sales and a clear ambition to grow. To thrive in this role, you'll need to bring:

• 1–3 years' experience in FMCG sales or account/field management, ideally with exposure to major retailers
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret data, forecast accurately, and support strategic decisions
• Intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with Power BI, Salesforce, and scan data analysis is highly regarded
• Confidence managing promotional spend and reporting, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear, professional communication and presentation skills across written and verbal formats
• A proactive, self-starting mindset - you take initiative, solve problems, and thrive in collaborative environments

Be part of a vibrant, diverse team where your passion for brands makes a meaningful impact. Applications close Friday 14th November 2025. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.