Supports Commercial and Marketing leadership across Australia and New Zealand by managing schedules, meetings, travel, events, onboarding, reports, presentations, expenses, invoices, purchase orders, and budgets. Coordinates cross-functional activities, employee engagement initiatives, and office operations while improving processes and providing administrative coverage. Uses enterprise systems and Microsoft Office to keep teams organised, connected, and operating effectively.
Position Title:Commercial and Sales Assistant
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44241
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
Love being the person who keeps everything running smoothly? Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
As our Commercial and Sales Assistant, you'll be the go-to partner supporting our Commercial and Marketing leadership teams across ANZ. From coordinating executive schedules and bringing events to life, to keeping projects on track and helping teams stay connected, you'll play a key role in making things happen behind the scenes and in the spotlight.
This is a highly visible role that offers variety, ownership, and the opportunity to build relationships across the business while contributing to the success of some of McCain's most important commercial teams.
What you'll be doing.
What you'll need to be successful.
About the team .
You'll work closely with the Sales & Commercial Director ANZ, Marketing Director ANZ, and broader Commercial and Marketing functions. This role sits at the heart of the team, connecting people, coordinating priorities, and helping ensure the business operates smoothly and effectively every day.
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person - it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and bring your expertise, curiosity, and ideas to a company where your contribution truly matters.
#LI-AK1
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: General & Administration
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44241
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
Love being the person who keeps everything running smoothly? Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
As our Commercial and Sales Assistant, you'll be the go-to partner supporting our Commercial and Marketing leadership teams across ANZ. From coordinating executive schedules and bringing events to life, to keeping projects on track and helping teams stay connected, you'll play a key role in making things happen behind the scenes and in the spotlight.
This is a highly visible role that offers variety, ownership, and the opportunity to build relationships across the business while contributing to the success of some of McCain's most important commercial teams.
What you'll be doing.
- Keeping our Commercial and Marketing leaders organised, supported, and set up for success every day.
- Managing busy diaries, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel across Australia and New Zealand.
- Bringing team events, conferences, workshops, and town halls to life.
- Supporting onboarding, recognition programs, and initiatives that help create a great employee experience.
- Preparing reports and presentations that help teams stay informed and connected.
- Coordinating purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and budget administration activities.
- Becoming a systems superstar across tools such as SAP, Concur, Coupa, Salesforce, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Office.
- Supporting cross-functional teams with meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and day-to-day business operations.
- Helping create a positive workplace experience through employee events, office initiatives, and team engagement activities.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make life easier for the people around you.
- Become part of McCain's administrative support community, working closely with Executive Assistants and our Office Coordinator to support one another, share ideas, provide cover when needed, and create a connected and collaborative employee experience.
What you'll need to be successful.
- Experience in an Executive Assistant, Team Assistant, Coordinator, Office Manager, or similar support role.
- A talent for juggling multiple priorities while staying calm, organised, and one step ahead.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills with confidence working across all levels of a business.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
- A proactive mindset and a natural ability to anticipate what needs to happen next.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.
- Experience working within FMCG, sales, or a corporate environment will be highly regarded.
- Exposure to SAP or similar enterprise systems would be an advantage.
- A passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and enabling others to do their best work.
About the team .
You'll work closely with the Sales & Commercial Director ANZ, Marketing Director ANZ, and broader Commercial and Marketing functions. This role sits at the heart of the team, connecting people, coordinating priorities, and helping ensure the business operates smoothly and effectively every day.
About McCain .
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person - it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and bring your expertise, curiosity, and ideas to a company where your contribution truly matters.
#LI-AK1
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: General & Administration
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.
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