Range & Space Manager

Ranchero; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Gym facility & fitness classes

Discounts on groceries & liquor

Recognition program (mythanks)

Learning & development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Job summary

Coles Group is seeking a strategic Range & Space Manager to shape how customers experience our stores in Australia. You will lead the range and space planning strategy, optimise layouts for visibility and efficiency, and translate business goals into practical, data-driven frameworks that support sustainable growth.

In this role you will drive data-informed decisions, partner with cross-functional teams, and champion continuous improvement across the commercial function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within FMCG, supermarket or large retail environments with strong product, customer and operational understanding.
• Expertise in range reviews and space planning principles.
• High attention to detail underpinned by data and digital literacy.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking to translate insight into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight across range and space planning initiatives with high quality, timely delivery.
• Drive data-informed decision making to monitor return on space and influence strategic choices.
• Identify opportunities for improved ranging and space utilisation and embed continuous improvement.
• Lead collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Skills

FMCG experience

Range reviews

Space planning

Data literacy

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Collaboration

Job description

We've been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You'll not only get to see your work make a difference, you'll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About The Team

Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We are all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

About The Role

As a Range & Space Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how customers experience our stores. You'll lead the strategic direction for how products are presented, ensuring layouts are designed and optimised to enhance visibility, efficiency and customer engagement. Your leadership translates business strategy into practical, data driven frameworks that elevate the shopping experience while supporting sustainable commercial growth.

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance across key range and space planning initiatives, ensuring high quality, timely delivery
• Drive the use of data and insight to monitor return on space and influence decision making at both operational and strategic levels
• Identify and champion opportunities for improved ranging and space utilisation, embedding continuous improvement across the team
• Lead effective collaboration across cross functional teams to ensure alignment, clarity and successful project outcomes

About You And Your Skills

You are a commercially minded, strategic problem solver who blends design thinking with analytical rigour. You thrive in dynamic environments and are energised by the challenge of balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and operational realities. With strong stakeholder influence and a deep understanding of retail dynamics, you create clarity, empower your team and build confidence across the organisation.

• Proven experience within FMCG, supermarket or large retail environments, with a strong understanding of product, customer, and operational interactions
• Expertise in range reviews and space planning principles
• High attention to detail underpinned by strong data and digital literacy
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking capabilities, enabling you to translate insight into strategic, actionable recommendations
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced environments
• Exceptional collaboration, communication and influencing skills that drive outcomes through others

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working options We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About The Recruitment Process

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email [e-mail]

Job ID 193489

Employment Type Full time