Assistant Business Manager

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

Assistant Business Manager - Coles Yoghurt & Culinary

Docklands, VIC-based

Please include a cover letter describing your strengths and how you might apply them in this role

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

The Role

Bega Group has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Business Manager to join our high-performing Coles Yoghurt & Culinary sales team based in Docklands.

You will report into our Senior National Business Manager, working closely to support day-to-day account management through analytical insight, process optimisation, and strong communication. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone analytical and commercially curious to build experience managing a large, dynamic portfolio.

We’re looking for a rising star ready to take the next step, someone who understands their strengths, embraces development, and thrives on challenge.

Our ideal candidate brings experience in a customer or commercial support role, strong stakeholder management skills, and a genuine drive to learn. You’ll be proactive, adaptable, and eager to make your mark in a role that offers real growth and impact.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accruals, scan sales, and trade promotions for the Yoghurt & Culinary portfolio in Coles

• Partner with Demand Planning and Vendor Replenishment teams to optimise forecasts and align retail sales performance

• Lead category promotional planning and execution, managing calendars, booking, pricing, and spend

• Drive pricing accuracy and data integrity across range reviews, system updates, and customer setups

• Deliver insights and operational excellence through claim resolution, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with key customer stakeholders

About You

• Proficient in MS Office, including advanced Excel and Outlook capabilities

• Strong understanding of the FMCG industry and customer dynamics

• High commercial and financial acumen with exceptional attention to detail

• Proactive, resilient team player committed to fostering a positive team culture

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through the charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

We want to learn about you. In addition to your resume, please remember to include a cover letter describing your strengths and how you might apply them in this role.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.