Coles Merchandiser- Training Provided

CGL – Retail Services, the unit behind Creative Activation and Clemenger Field Marketing, partners with leading brands to boost in-store experiences and drive sales through merchandising, activations, training, mystery shopping and audits. The team is looking for a Coles merchandiser to join the CRT group for Coles stores, working on-site to keep displays clean, accurate and inviting. The role suits someone who enjoys hands-on work, can manage multiple tasks, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Training is provided, and the role offers an immediate start and a clear path to develop within a dedicated client team. The Coles merchandiser position is full-time and on-site at Lachlan Square, NSW. It’s a hands-on role that blends independent work with team coordination, and it’s ideal for someone who prefers stable weekday hours and values proximity to home. The listing highlights a positive team culture, ongoing training and development, and a friendly pathway for career progression within the wider Clemenger network. If you’re drawn to the visual side of retail and you want to contribute to strong shelf presentation, this job could be a fit. You’ll be trusted to represent Coles standards on the floor, keep up with planograms, price updates and POS setups, and help ensure pricing and ticketing are accurate across shelves.

On the shop floor at Coles

On a daily basis you’ll work as part of the CRT team to execute planograms and relays, install point-of-sale materials and maintain correct pricing and ticketing. You’ll balance speed with accuracy, ensuring displays reflect brand guidelines while coordinating with store colleagues to keep workflows smooth. The aim is steady, reliable execution that supports in-store sales and the overall Coles customer experience.

What you’ll bring to the role

You’ll need to show real-world drive and the ability to stay organised under time pressure. Must-haves include being self-motivated, adaptable and resourceful, along with strong communication and organisational skills. You should be able to lift up to 15kg and have flexible weekday availability, including Fridays. The listing indicates an immediate start is possible, so readiness to hit the ground running matters.

Nice-to-haves include merchandising experience, though the right attitude is essential for success in this role. Training is provided, and the team values a proactive, can-do approach to learning and applying new tasks on the Coles floor.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role lists a yearly base of 68,000 AUD, and a competitive hourly rate of 34.34 AUD per hour plus superannuation. This reflects a full-time position with a clear schedule and onsite responsibilities.

• A competitive hourly pay rate of $34.34/hour plus super
• Family-friendly flexible hours
• Weekdays only, with no weekend shifts
• Work close to home
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee recognition program

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with any merchandising tasks you’ve handled, especially planograms, relays, POS setups, pricing and ticketing, so the reader sees relevant experience right away.

When you talk about the must-haves, offer concrete examples that show you’re self-motivated, adaptable and resourceful, with a track record of clear communication and solid organisation on the shop floor.

Come prepared to discuss a time you had to lift heavy items or manage multiple priorities on a weekday schedule, and show how you maintained accuracy while meeting deadlines.

Ask about the ongoing training and development program, what the training covers and how success is measured, plus how progression works within the CRT team and the wider Clemenger network.