Online Trade & Strategy Manager (12 Month FTC)

Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026!
This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Join the team

We have a magnificent opportunity for a talented Online Trade & Strategy Manager to join our high performing and collaborative team on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Senior Online Trade & Strategy Manager, the Online Trade and Strategy Manager is responsible for profitably maximising online sales growth through analysing customer and market trends, and collaborating with merchandise and marketing. A primary focus of this role will be to embed online and digital first thinking into the business, through enhancing how we work with the merchandising and marketing teams, transparency of strategic trade insight and influence– ensuring our key stakeholders are planning with omni-channel in mind. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to make a significant impact on our brand's visibility and growth.

What you’ll be doing

As an Online Trade & Strategy Manager working for Kmart you will:          

• Responsible for maximising Online sales growth by driving and converting customer demand.
• Define customer-centric sales and customer growth strategies that are scalable and forward looking.
• Use customer insights and data to identify key growth opportunities and blockers at a macro level.
• Responsible for driving the ideation and planning of portfolio trade initiatives.
• Drive “trade” thinking, identifying and capitalising on all trade opportunities profitability.
• Identify and drives opportunity to improve basket economics and profitability of categories.
• Build, own and drive areas of the Online Trade Plan, actively working with Marketing and Performance Marketing to support activations and trade initiatives. 
  
  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Degree in Finance, Commerce, Marketing or related discipline. 
  
• 7+ years’ experience in retail or FMCG environments preferable.
• Articulate with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, particularly in a sales-focused, customer-oriented or retail environment.
• Strong planning, organisation, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
   

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

Our Kmart Group Talent Acquisition Team review every application, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

We will be taking a short break and will respond to your application the week commencing the 12th January 2026. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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