Job Description

At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. We've got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

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When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

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- Grow your career with tailored development programs
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- Thrive your way with flexible work options
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- Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team
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At Metcash Food, we're the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

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About The Opportunity

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If you enjoy seeing projects, come to life, this role is for you!

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As a Retail Implementation Specialist, you'll work closely with retailers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to coordinate and deliver a range of store development projects. From store relays and refurbishments to category initiatives and layout optimisation, you'll help bring retail strategies to life in store.

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This is an office-based role with flexible working arrangements and regular travel throughout SA and NT.

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In this Role

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- Coordinate store development projects with retailers, internal teams, and external partners
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- Support the successful delivery of new store openings, refurbishments, and store upgrades
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- Partner with retailers to optimise store layouts, merchandising strategies, and format changes
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- Drive the implementation of planograms, ranging initiatives, and category improvements
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- Provide recommendations on equipment upgrades and opportunities to enhance store performance
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- Oversee the delivery of store signage, branding, merchandising materials,



and in-store collateral
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You're Likely a Match If

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- Proven experience in supermarket, retail operations, or store management
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- Strong knowledge of merchandising, ranging, and category management
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- Experience delivering store fit-outs, refurbishments, or retail improvement projects
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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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- Robust organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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- Project coordination or project management experience
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- Willingness to travel across South Australia and the Northern Territory
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What's On Offer

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We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

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- Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
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- Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
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- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
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- Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
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- Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024-2025)
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- Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
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- Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited
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About Us

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Join us and be part of something bigger!

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Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY26) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

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We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

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We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability - and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

📌 Retail Implementation Specialist (South Australia)
🏢 Metcash
📍 South Australia