Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.
About the Opportunity
The State General Manager will lead the performance, operations, and growth of the ALM business across QLD. This role is responsible for driving sales, profitability, and market share across retail, wholesale, and on-premise channels while ensuring strong operational execution across logistics and customer-facing teams. Leading a diverse, high-performing team, the SGM will represent ALM externally, and build strong customer and industry relationships. This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of retail, wholesale, and on-premise dynamics to deliver sustainable growth. The role will be based at our Crestmead office, and report into the EGM ALM Wholesale.
In this Role
- Develop and execute a nationally aligned state-level strategy to protect and grow our wholesale business, deliver operational excellence, sales growth, and profitability
- Provide leadership, direction and day to day management of the on premise and wholesale teams across the state as well as local leadership
- Oversee day-to-day operations of satellite sheds ensuring adherence to company policies and standards
- Drive sales targets and KPIs at state level for both On Premise and wholesale channels
- Identify new business opportunities
- Manage the state’s P&L, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness across all operations.
- Manage relationships with all key external stake holders including suppliers, key accounts and retailers
You’re Likely a Match If
- Significant experience in wholesale operations, with Demonstrated impact in a senior leadership role
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams
- High level of financial literacy, commercial acumen and experience managing P&L statements and budgets.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to manage both long-term vision and short-term operational goals.
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What’s on offer
We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:
️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
- ️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited
About Us
Join us and be part of something bigger!
Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.
We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.
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We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia.
ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.
