National Account Manager - Maternity Leave Contract (Melbourne)

Business Patties Food Group is a values-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On The Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with seven manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand and a workforce of over 1700. Role
- Manage key categories and deliver strong execution of joint business plans in partnership with Coles.
- Drive profitable growth across the portfolio, bringing brand and category strategies to life through best‑in‑class promotional execution, innovation and in‑store activation.
- Work cross‑functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and Insights teams to ensure alignment and delivery of customer and business objectives.
- Manage trade spend and promotional programmes, maintain ranging, pricing and distribution.
- Lead category reviews and new line submissions.
- Partner closely with Marketing to deliver impactful activations and support NPD launches.
- Use data and insights (IRI/Nielsen) to influence decision‑making and optimise performance.
- Report to the Customer Director – Coles on a 15‑month maternity leave contract based at the Mentone Head Office. Person
- Proven experience as a National or Key Account Manager within FMCG, grocery or a related channel.
- Strong commercial mindset, with demonstrated ability to drive mutually beneficial outcomes for both customer and business.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong analytical capability and proficiency in tools such as IRI/Nielsen and MS Office.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence both internally and externally.
- Proactive, results‑driven approach with a genuine desire to learn, grow and contribute to a high‑performing team.
- Alignment and fit with Patties values are essential. Benefits At Patties Food Group we are an Equal Opportunity employer and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Members of the Patties team will have access to generous employee benefits that support a positive work/life balance, including hybrid working arrangements, take‑home products, an Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and a range of social and engagement activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtr9y