Job Description
/n /n /n 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. When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to: /n /n
- Grow your career with tailored development programs /n
- Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team /n
- Thrive your way with flexible work options /n /n /n About the Opportunity /n /n Commercial thinking. Retail impact. Real growth. /n Love the commercial side of retail? Thrive on structuring deals, challenging the status quo and turning opportunities into results? This could be your next move. /n At Metcash, we champion the independent businesses that keep local communities thriving. We’re looking for a commercially astute Commercial Manager to help shape the future of our WA Food business, drive profitable growth and strengthen our independent retail network. /n Working closely with the State Leadership team, you’ll bring a strong retail lens to business decisions — connecting commercial strategy, property opportunities, retailer partnerships and P&L; performance to deliver sustainable results. /n /n In this Role, You Will: /n /n
- Drive profitable growth: Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve margins and strengthen the performance of our wholesale business and independent retail network. /n
- Make the deals count: Structure and negotiate commercial agreements, rebates and retailer arrangements that deliver sustainable, mutually beneficial outcomes. /n
- Bring a retail lens: Understand retail P&Ls;,
assess commercial models and evaluate property and investment opportunities to support network growth and retailer success. /n
- Challenge the thinking: Turn data and business insights into clear recommendations, challenge assumptions and influence decisions that deliver better commercial outcomes. /n
- Shape strategy and performance: Partner with State leaders on business planning, budgets, forecasting and performance improvement, balancing commercial opportunity with risk and governance. /n
- Build strong partnerships: Work across Retail, Property, Finance, Supply Chain and other teams to unlock opportunities and turn strategy into action. /n /n /n You’ll bring: /n /n
- Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of delivering revenue growth, profitability and business improvement. /n
- Experience in commercial retail, commercial property, revenue growth management or a related commercial discipline. /n
- A solid understanding of retail economics, P&L; performance, commercial models and deal structuring. /n
- Confidence negotiating commercial agreements and influencing retailers and senior stakeholders. /n
- The ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, challenge assumptions constructively and make sound decisions in ambiguous, rapid-paced environments. /n
- A results-driven, independent mindset,
balanced with a collaborative approach and a genuine interest in helping independent businesses succeed. /n /n /n What’s on Offer /n /n ️ Extra Leave: 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, 1 volunteer day /n Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities /n Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers /n Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion /n ⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025) /n Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia /n Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited /n
About Us
/n Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125. 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. /n 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. /n
Location:
Western Australia /n Not currently based in WA? We’re open to considering candidates who are willing to relocate for this opportunity. /n /n Join us and be part of something bigger /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n #INFLA /n #LI-SS1 /n /n
📌 Commercial Manager (Perth)
🏢 Metcash
📍 Perth