Manager - Grain Marketing

Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-weeks paid parental leave

Free on-site gym facilities

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Corporate employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Salary sacrificing scheme

Job summary

CBH is a leader in the Australian grain industry and the country\'s largest co-operative, delivering WA\'s grain to the world. We are seeking a Manager - Marketing to lead CBH\'s grain marketing strategy, developing markets and customer relationships for WA growers.

Reporting to the Head of Trading and steering a seven-person team, you will translate strategy into practical plans that support grain sales domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business, marketing or related discipline.
• Proven experience in bulk commodity trading or sales/marketing of grains.
• Demonstrated leadership in a large, complex organisation and ability to develop team capability.
• Ability to translate market insights into practical plans and build senior stakeholder relationships.
• Sound commercial and financial judgement with budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual Marketing Plan with measurable outcomes.
• Lead, coach and support the Marketing team with clear accountability.
• Grow customer, agent and industry partnerships to expand market access.
• Manage marketing budgets, BD investment and regional agent arrangements.
• Partner with Trading, Operations and Shipping to support grain sales and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Market insights

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/marketing

Job description

CBH is a leader in the Australian grain industry and the country's largest co-operative. Our work has meaning and is creating an exciting future - we're delivering WA's grain to the world. Our advanced logistics network stretches across the State, connecting the growers of WA with our customers, and providing opportunities for career growth in different roles and locations.

Ready to make an impact on a global scale with a local company?

We are CBH. We are what you're looking for.

The Role

Known as the Manager - Marketing at CBH, you'll lead CBH's grain marketing strategy, developing markets and customer relationships that create long-term value for WA growers.

Reporting to the Head of Trading and leading a team of seven, you'll bring together market development, WA grain brand positioning and commercial investment. Working closely with Trading, Operations and Shipping, you'll turn strategy into practical plans that support grain sales across domestic and international markets.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver the annual Marketing Plan, translating business priorities into measurable customer, market and grower outcomes.
• Lead, coach and support the Marketing team, building capability, clear accountabilities and collaboration across the business.
• Grow customer, agent and industry partnerships to strengthen market access and progress new business opportunities.
• Manage marketing budgets, business development investment and regional agent arrangements, with clear oversight of returns, governance and commercial risk.
• Partner with Trading, Operations and Shipping to support grain sales, improve customer outcomes and strengthen WA grain positioning through provenance and sustainability.

About You:

• A tertiary qualification in business, marketing or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in bulk commodity trading or sales and marketing of grains, oilseeds or foodstuffs, with a clear understanding of customer needs, market access and the factors influencing commercial returns.
• Demonstrated leadership in a large, complex organisation, developing team capability, setting clear expectations and supporting people to deliver against business priorities.
• The ability to translate market insights and business strategy into practical plans, alongside trusted relationships with customers, agents and senior stakeholders that support market growth and lasting partnerships.
• Sound commercial and financial judgement, with experience managing budgets, assessing business development opportunities and prioritising investment while understanding risk and governance obligations.

Why work with CBH?

Work with meaning and being part of something bigger

Play a critical role in moving WA's grain from paddocks to ports, and on to countries all around the world. With an advanced logistics network and grain trading on a global level, we provide growers with first‑class representation in the world's food supply chain.

We value you

CBH is a large, complex and interesting business. We value autonomy and the unique perspective you offer. The difference you make is seen and recognised.

Your time is important

We know you have family and a life outside of work and we know this is important. We provide the flexibility and work-life balance that allows you to be there for the moments that matter.

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including:

• 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs;
• Free on-site gym facilities;
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and help you achieve your goals;
• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services;
• Employee assistance program;
• Salary sacrificing scheme.

We'd love to hear from you

CBH welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, embracing inclusivity and diversity in our workforce.

To find out more about working with CBH visit http://careers.cbh.com.au

Please note we are not accepting agency applications.

The CBH Group is Australia’s largest co-operative and a leader in the Australian grain industry, with operations extending along the value chain from grain storage, handling, transport, marketing and processing.

Owned and controlled by around 4,200 Western Australian grain growers, the core purpose of the CBH Group is to create and return value to growers.

Since being established in Western Australia in 1933, CBH has continuously evolved, innovated and grown.

Its storage and handling system currently receives and exports around 90 per cent of the Western Australian grain harvest and is regarded as one of the best in the world.

The CBH Group owns a state-of-the-art rail fleet dedicated to the most efficient transfer of grain from country receival points to its four port terminals.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.