Senior National Business Manager

Senior National Business Manager - Beverages for Coles (white milk, flavoured milk and chilled and ambient juice)

12-month Fixed Term Contract (Docklands, VIC based)

The Role

Bega Group are seeking an experienced Senior National Business Manager ready to own, grow and transform a $280M RSV beverages portfolio for Coles. This is a career-defining opportunity to take the reins of a high-profile national account, where you'll shape category strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and unlock growth across iconic brands. You'll bring commercial sharpness, bold thinking and a passion for winning in a fast-paced FMCG environment, leading from the front, building high-impact partnerships, and inspiring your team of three direct reports to deliver exceptional results. If you thrive on challenge and want to make your mark, this is your moment!

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability for the beverage portfolio within Coles, driving sustainable revenue growth and profitability outcomes
• Lead customer planning including range reviews, promotions, and ongoing account management to strengthen performance and partnerships
• Develop and execute compelling category and customer growth strategies aligned with business objectives
• Influence and deliver joint business planning across multiple categories in collaboration with the Coles partnership
• Provide strong leadership to inspire, coach, and enable team members to achieve growth targets and high performance

About You

• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to manage P&L and deliver high performance in a grocery or FMCG environment
• Experienced in stakeholder management with exceptional communication and influencing skills across internal and external partners
• Highly analytical, able to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies and recommendations
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building, coaching, and engaging high-performing teams
• Disciplined planner with strong prioritisation skills and experience delivering joint business plans and strategic initiative

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!

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 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

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.