Key Account Manager: Independent Grocery Growth

Mars

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Mars is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager based in Adelaide to lead strategic partnerships with Independent Grocery MSO customers. You will own a portfolio, develop pricing, promotions and activation plans, and drive growth across Mars Petcare products in South Australia.

Expect to build strong customer relationships, leverage insights, and lead in-store execution and range reviews with field teams to deliver category growth and value for Mars Petcare and its partners.

Qualifications

  • Account Management experience within FMCG, Grocery or Consumer Goods.
  • Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships and influence outcomes.
  • Strong commercial, selling and negotiation capability.
  • Understanding of trade investment and category-led decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a portfolio of Independent Grocery customers to deliver commercial and category growth outcomes.
  • Develop customer plans across pricing, promotions, ranging and activation initiatives.
  • Build trusted partnerships and position Mars Petcare as a valued category partner.
  • Use insights and performance data to identify opportunities and optimise investment.
  • Partner closely with field teams to bring customer strategy to life in store.
  • Lead range reviews, innovation launches and execution excellence across your portfolio.

Skills

Account management
Relationship building
Negotiation
Commercial awareness

Education

Commerce or Business degree

Job description

Mars is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager based in Adelaide to lead strategic partnerships with Independent Grocery MSO customers. You will own a portfolio, develop pricing, promotions and activation plans, and drive growth across Mars Petcare products in South Australia.

Expect to build strong customer relationships, leverage insights, and lead in-store execution and range reviews with field teams to deliver category growth and value for Mars Petcare and its partners.

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