Senior Account Executive, Consumer

McCormick Foods; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home up to 50%

Flexible schedules

Health & Wellness initiatives

Community engagement

Parental leave & family policies

Employee recognition

Team engagement activities

Novated lease options

Job summary

McCormick Foods in Melbourne seeks a Senior Account Executive to own Aldi and emerging channels, driving growth and ensuring execution of category plans. You will partner with the Senior Commercial Manager and cross‑functional teams to deliver strong commercial outcomes and operational excellence.

The role combines people management with account management, requiring analytical insight, organisational skills, and strong communication. Flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• Commercially astute with experience in operations support or customer management.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Highly organised, detail oriented and capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aldi and Emerging channels account management and growth plans.
• Drive NPD and customer execution in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Analyse sales/forecast data to inform commercial decisions and actions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Leadership coordination

Relationship building

Job description

Take ownership of the key customer management of Aldi and drive growth through Emerging channels

Support the overall business ambition in driving NPD and customer execution

Unique role combining people management and account management

Join our team at McCormick, a leading food manufacturing site known for our commitment to quality and safety. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset. We put our people first, people who take what they do seriously but not themselves and have been recognized as an Employer of Choice. We are home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be The Future of Flavor!

• Work from home: We have listened and allow you to decide where you work up to 50% of your time.
• A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back! Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
• Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
• Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
• Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.

Position Overview

The Senior Account Executive – Aldi and Emerging channels plays a pivotal role in the delivery of account and category-specific business plans that drive sustainable growth. Working across Aldi and emerging channels, this role partners with the Senior Commercial Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure commercial plans are executed effectively and on time. With responsibility spanning account management, development of emerging channels, NPD project management and data analysis, the role is integral to delivering strong commercial outcomes and operational excellence for the Australian Consumer Division.

Ideal Candidate

• Commercially astute and proactive with some experience in operations support or customer management, ideally within the FMCG or food industry.
• Strong analytical capability, confidence working with sales and forecast data, and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, comfort in managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship building skills whilst driving positive cultural impact.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.