At Costa, we're focused on helping feed a growingpopulation through innovation, sustainability and world-class fresh produce. AsAustralia's leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables,we work with customers across Australia and around the world to deliver fresh,healthy food every day.

Costa'sVertical Farming category brings together our premium glasshouse produce andmushroom businesses, supplying tomatoes, capsicums and mushrooms to majorretailers and customers across Australia, through advanced growingtechnologies, operational excellence and customer-focused commercial strategiesto deliver high-quality fresh produce year-round.

We are seeking a motivated graduate to join Costa's Vertical Farmingbusiness based in Docklands, Victoria.

This is a permanent full-time graduate opportunity where you'll combinestructured development with hands-on commercial experience, supporting customerpartnerships, commercial performance and strategic business initiatives.

Workingalongside experienced commercial and sales leaders, you'll help identify growthopportunities, analyse market and customer trends, improve business processesand contribute to commercial initiatives that support the continued growth ofCosta's Vertical Farming category.

This is a unique opportunity to launch your career in a fast-paced industrywhere customer insights, planning and business performance drive success whiledeveloping the skills, relationships and experience needed to build a long-termcareer within Costa.

Aboutthis position:

As a graduate within Costa's Vertical Farming team, you'll work acrosscustomer, commercial and operational activities that support sustainablecategory growth and exceptional customer outcomes.

No two days are the same. One day you may be analysing sales performanceand market trends, the next you could be supporting customer planningactivities,



participating in retailer discussions or working with operationalteams to improve forecasting and supply planning.

You will gain exposure to:

- Commercial and sales analysis
- Category development and growth opportunities
- Forecasting and business planning
- Competitor and market analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Promotional planning and evaluation
- Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain,Marketing and Finance
- Continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives

Whyjoin us?

Wecare for our people. People are the heart of Costa. Ouremployees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. Fromcompetitive pay to health, well-being, and further learning and developmentopportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caringenvironment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.

Asa graduate with Costa, you'll automatically be enrolled in our GraduateDevelopment Program, designed to develop future leaders and innovators acrossour business. You'll gain exposure to senior leaders, technical experts andfellow graduates while building practical skills in a real-world commercialenvironment.

You'llalso benefit from:

- Structured graduate development and leadershiptraining
- Opportunity to lead and contribute to businessimprovement initiatives that create lasting value for customers, teams and thebroader business
- Exposure to some of Australia’s largest retailersand customer partnerships
- Mentoring from experienced commercial leaders
- Real ownership of meaningful projects from theearly stages of your career




- Meaningful work that contributes to the future ofAustralian food production
- A pathway to build a long-term career within Costa.

Aboutyou:

We're looking for graduates who are curious, commercially minded andexcited by the opportunity to solve business challenges in a dynamic andgrowing industry. You may have recently completed (or be in your final year of)a degree in:

- Agribusiness
- Business
- Commerce
- Marketing
- Economics
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Or a related discipline.

You will also:

- Demonstrate robust analytical and problem-solving skills
- Be comfortable working with data and identifying insights
- Show initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
- Be confident building relationships and communicating withstakeholders
- Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
- Be curious, forward-thinking and willing to challenge the statusquo
- Work collaboratively across teams and functions
- Be interested in understanding customers, markets and commercialperformance
- Hold a current Australian driver's licence
- Have full Australian working rights.

We are seeking people who can demonstrate Costa's core values: Determination,Accountability, Passion, Respect and Sincerity.

ProgramTiming and Process:

Accessibilityand Inclusion:

At Costa, we value diversity and arecommitted to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require anyadjustments or support throughout the application, assessment or interviewprocess, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you haveevery opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and potential.

Applicationsfor the 2027 Graduate Intake close on September 16, 2026, withan anticipated start date of February 8, 2027. Theselection process will consist of application questions, video submissions,psychometric assessments and interviews (virtual or in person).

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📌 Graduate - Sales & Category Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Costa Group
📍 Melbourne