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2027 Coles Group Graduate Program - Category Management Grocery (Commercial)



Where future leaders are made – are you next? 

About the Program

From day one as a Coles Group Graduate, you’ll feel the connection your work has to our purpose of "helping Australians eat and live better every day".

You will play a role in providing food, drink and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable and healthy for our customers; and ensuring to deliver a consistent experience for our customers every day, both in-store and online. 

Why become a Coles Group Graduate?

During the two- year program, you’ll be working on real deliverables with clear ownership and accountability as you learn and grow through functional rotations, a tailored development program and a tight-knit support network.   

In your second year, you will also complete the Innovation Project, where you will work with a team to solve a genuine business challenge with an innovative solution. The top teams will get the opportunity to present their ideas to our Executive Leadership Team and Coles Board.   

We will support your passion and graduate journey with experiences and opportunities, with each rotation expanding your knowledge as you continue to discover Coles and yourself.   

Learn more about the Commercial Stream 

The Commercial stream is all about delivering the best market offering for our customers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. As a Commercial Graduate you will help build our customer offer for all of the products we sell, by developing category strategies, bringing new ranges to life, and building trade plans to offer the best value for our customer. Negotiating and working with our suppliers will also be fundamental to your success in landing your category strategy.  

Start Dates and Opportunities 
 
The Graduate program begins in February 2027. 
 

Apply to our Graduate Program 
 
Future leaders bring courage to the table, applications open 10 March 2026 and will close 12 April midnight, APPLY NOW
 

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Hold an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency at the time of application 

  • Have completed a bachelor's degree before commencing the program

 

As one of the largest private sector employees of Indigenous Australians, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply to our graduate program.   

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