Iconic Australian brand, with exceptional market penetration

Be part of our Senior Management team

Few companies could rival United Petroleum’s highly successful large National Retail business. We are positioned for further growth and have a rare opportunity for the appointment of a high calibre and energetic Head of Convenience, to join our senior leadership team. This role will be critical in further developing and improving the retail offer together with retail execution at stores nationally.

You will be responsible for compliance in all areas of operational activity and will improve sales and profitability of the retail network by ensuring the retail offer and execution is best in class. This role also demands the ability to drive marketing strategies and implement marketing programs across the network. You will oversee a team of retail professionals in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

About you:

To be considered for this critical role, you will have proven experience working in large retail multisite businesses, ideally with experience in FMCG and QSR. You will evidence your ability to successfully manage and implement change; this is a hands-on role. You must be an exceptional communicator and leader of people with proven operational success.

You will develop and deliver a differentiated store offer by driving product and experience innovation. You will lead and build a team of high performing site food operators, and field leaders by consistent management and continual coaching. Ability to drive, manage and negotiate suppliers’ agreements and supervise the buying team is essential.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following experience and qualities:

Ability to develop and implement strategies to achieve robust sustainable growth in both revenue and profit





Ability to develop and improve the retail offer and drive and manage new product development

Ability to provide strong leadership that is influential and collaborative

Uncompromising attitude to safety and delivery of company values

Proven experience in significant strategic decision making and implementation

Lead merchandising and marketing teams to ensure maximisation of sales potential

QSR and or food service experience and robust retail skills are required

All applications are treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years of people management experience do you have?
- How many years of sales management experience do you have?

United Petroleum is an independent, Australian owned petrol and convenience company which offers customers premium quality fuels and competitive pricing Australia-wide.

United Petroleum is one of the fastest growing independent companies in Australia, specialising in the retail and wholesale fuel markets; convenience stores and ethanol manufacture; generating employment for over 2,500 Australians.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

United Petroleum is an independent, Australian owned petrol and convenience company which offers customers premium quality fuels and competitive pricing Australia-wide.

United Petroleum is one of the fastest growing independent companies in Australia, specialising in the retail and wholesale fuel markets; convenience stores and ethanol manufacture; generating employment for over 2,500 Australians.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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📌 Head of Convenience (Melbourne)
🏢 United Petroleum
📍 Melbourne