Lead a dynamic team as Marketing Manager at Spotlight driving sales and brand growth
You must have prior retail and leadership experience within marketing function
Join a fun, collaborative culture with hybrid work options
Are you a strategic retail marketer ready to step into a pivotal leadership role?
Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), the powerhouse behind Australia’s most iconic brands—Spotlight, Anaconda, and Harris Scarfe—is looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager to lead our Campaigns and Partnerships team.
Based in our modern South Melbourne support office, you will orchestrate high-impact, rolling 12-month brand campaigns and manage crucial commercial partnerships. This role is a perfect next step for an established Marketing Lead with prior retail experience and leadership background who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
1. Campaign Strategy & Execution
Build & Deliver: Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to develop and execute a rolling 12-month Brand campaign and Partnership calendar across all categories and regions.
End-to-End Management: Lead all channels to market for brand campaigns, creative decks, approval processes, and campaign summary decks.
Budgeting: Oversee the Campaigns, Partnerships, and PR budgets, including seamless invoice processing and tactical upweights.
2. Partnerships & PR
Negotiation & Growth: Lead partnership contract negotiations and relationship management to fulfil KPIs and contract agreements.
PR Strategy: Work alongside the Head of Marketing, our internal PR Specialist, and an external agency to develop the yearly PR strategy.
3. Stakeholder & Team Leadership
Collaborative Impact: Lead Work-In-Progress (WIP) meetings with Merchandise teams and partnership entities to drive sales, supplier satisfaction, and maximized ROI.
People Management: Recruit, train, and mentor a talented team, managing the daily workflows of our PR Specialist and Senior Marketing Coordinator.
Insights: Take ownership of Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR) and Business Review Meetings (BRM) reporting.
What We're Looking For
Experience: 5+ years of experience in a marketing campaign or marketing manager role.
Industry Background: Prior experience within a retail marketing function is highly desirable.
Leadership Track Record: Proven leadership experience, with a background managing at least 1–2 direct or indirect reports.
Education: A tertiary degree in Marketing or Business.
Key Skills: High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the agility to adapt to a fast-paced retail environment.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders autonomously.
Systems: A willingness to learn new programs to optimize campaign reporting.
What’s in it for you?
As part of Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, we reward initiative and creativity with real career progression:
Financial Reward: Competitive salary plus access to our Profit Share scheme.
Perks & Lifestyle: Great discounts across Spotlight, Anaconda, and Harris Scarfe, plus Gym Membership discounts and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Prime Location: Modern office located right next to the vibrant South Melbourne Market.
Balance: Hybrid work model providing genuine work-life flexibility.
Who we are
Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands like Spotlight, Anaconda & Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.
Ready to Join Our Winning Team?
If you have unrestricted working rights in Australia and are ready to strengthen your career in a leadership role, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please complete our online application form and submit your up-to-date resume along with a cover letter highlighting your favourite Spotlight product or category and why!
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency inquiries or applications, please.
