Business Development Manager in Melbourne, Australia

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

We have an exciting contract opportunity within the central Business Development (BD) team, working on chocolate and candy categories.

You will be working closely with Marketing, the site BD teams, Engineering and R&D to develop the longer term business plans ensuring the right capacity and capability are ready in the sites to execute and deliver growth.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Work with commercial to maintain a 5+ year volume plan by segment

• Lead discussions with sites to work on corresponding actions to deliver commercial growth plans (e.g. capacity and capability additions)

• Support the creation of business cases required to deliver capability and capacity to sites

• Drive best practice ways of working across confectionery Sites

• Represent Manufacturing Supply Chain perspectives in project meetings and support on project delivery

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills and able to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members

• Excellent project planning and proactiveness in identifying risks and mitigations and managing strict timelines

• Stakeholder management and ability to influence positively in decision making

• Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners

• Knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions

• Strong conceptual and analytic skills – enjoys problem solving

• Excellent commercial acumen

More about this role

6 month contract opportunity

Education / Certifications:

• 5+ years of business experience preferred

• Preferably in food manufacturing or a fast paced working environment

Travel requirements:

• Travel to each of the confectionery sites (Ringwood, Claremont, Scoresby)

• Face to face in Dorcas street regularly, to drive commercial relationships

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Project and Program Management

Business Capability

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life’s moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.