• Provide warm and welcoming service to all guests. 
• Ensure tables and service areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Demonstrate the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensuring that their requests are quickly and efficiently achieved.
• Ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and that the “Essence of Pleasure” is achieved.
• Embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude.
• Maintain all areas and equipment.
• Observe all hygiene, safety and security procedures, ensuring that all hazards are reported.
• Explaining the menu and drinks list to guests, assisting those with special dietary needs or preferences as well as provide knowledge when making recommendations.
• Mix and serve drinks and food items to tables.
• Liaise with the Kitchen on special requests.
• Maximise sales opportunities by upselling items.
• Placing orders through micros ensuring accuracy whilst ordering.
• Clear and reset tables as well as ensuring service areas are clean and tidy.
• Maintain standards of hygiene for food handling and presentation.
• Promote a safe workplace by recognising hazards and promoting general WHS practises.

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations

• Industry benefits worldwide on accommodation, dining and lifestyle services.
• Access to daily discounted coffee and Ambassador dinning menu. 
• A unique training platform to enhance your skills and knowledge.

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of the world’s largest global coffee brands - Nespresso. As they continue to grow, so does the need for innovative and results driven people.

As the National Program Manager, you will be responsible for building strong foundations with key stakeholders to foster a win-win outcome. While leading a field team you will drive Best in Class Planning and Execution of the client program, superior client service, on-going evolution of processes, capability and efficiencies in line with client and retail requirements.

As the strategic lead you will provide direction to the field team, making informed decisions that will develop and improve retail activations. This expertise will be drawn from an extensive knowledge of the FMCG market and client service management.

This role suits someone who can juggle conflicting priorities and meet client deadlines while leading the team with a tenacious and adaptable attitude to anticipate both our business and the client’s needs.

Benefits

• An attractive total salary package is on offer
• Autonomous role with comprehensive training and support
• Hybrid – work from the office and home!
• The chance to work with a global FMCG business 
• Great company culture with individual professional development pathways

About You

We are looking for someone who knows how to communicate and engage with people at any level. Someone who is eager to take on a challenge and who is hungry to learn.

You will already have proven experience as an Account/Client Service Executive or as a Field Team Leader looking to step up into a National role.

Our ideal candidate will also possess:

• Previous experience in a retail management and /or senior field marketing environment
• Ability to influence & negotiate
• Excellent time management/organisational skills
• Prior experience in account service or related industry
• Field experience and a solid understanding of field management activities
• Advanced computer skills (excel, word, etc) and Internet Access
• Tertiary qualifications preferred but not essential
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-motivated, confident, energetic & enthusiastic

About the Role

The National Program Manager will lead client service and manage the field and operations teams and be primarily responsible in ensuring Best in Class Planning and performance across all client programs, through superior client service, on-going evolution of processes, capability and efficiencies in line with client and retail requirements. This role also encompasses:

• Planning and process management
• Program delivery
• Project management
• Finance
• Team leadership 

Are you ready for a new challenge?

If you think you can take this role and make it your own, apply now! 

We look forward to seeing your application and discussing this exciting position further. 

• Provide warm and welcoming service to all guests. 
• Ensure Ambassadors are competent in all service procedures.
• Work cohesively as a team member.
• Ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and that the “Essence of Pleasure” is achieved.
• Assist with the training and development of all ambassadors while also maintaining a detailed training log.
• Demonstrate the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with professionalism and ensuring that their requests are quickly and efficiently achieved.
• Coach and inspire the team, while also leading by example.
• Serve items with flair and professionalism according to standards set by the Manager.
• Demonstrate competency in all duties as required. 
• Report any discrepancies in stock control.
• Follow and implement all departmental procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and checklists.
• Maintain product knowledge of all menus and wine lists in order to advise and make recommendations to guests. 
• Use every opportunity to upsell and maximise sales. 
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of Sofitel Brand Standards.

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations

• Industry benefits worldwide on accommodation, dining and lifestyle services.
• Access to daily discounted coffee and Ambassador dinning menu. 
• A unique training platform to enhance your skills and knowledge. 

What you'll do

The salary for this position is between $73,000 - $83,000 including superannuation. 

• Assist the Marketing Executive and Head of Marketing in developing and implementing marketing plans to meet sales objectives.
• Drive awareness of Publift’s products and services through multi-channel campaigns, including social media, website content, advertising, events, sponsorships, and podcasts.
• Coordinate the creation and management of content for website and social media growth, working closely with the SEO team to boost organic traffic.
• Lead the production of video marketing content, from script development to full execution, ensuring alignment with brand goals.
• Conduct and analyse market research to identify consumer trends and opportunities, helping to shape future marketing efforts for new and existing products and services.
• Design and implement email marketing strategies to generate and nurture leads, as well as foster customer retention.
• Oversee brand consistency across all touchpoints, maintaining Publift’s brand identity through messaging and visual assets.
• Enhance conversion rates by optimising the quality and volume of leads generated via the website, and by creating marketing collateral such as presentations, one-pagers, case studies, and customer testimonials to support the sales team.