After creating her own career path, Jacqui brings her unique skills and experience to the Farmlands I & D team.

What did you want to do career-wise when you left school?  

I had truly no idea what I wanted to do when I left school! I went to uni and took various papers, and tried out different jobs - not worrying too much about a concrete path. My main focus was on exploring different things and seeing what I enjoyed.

Tell us about your career to date.

My career journey has been quite diverse, and I’ve been fortunate to have great managers supporting my growth along the way. I started in banking, where i did a few different entry level roles before moving into a Business Banking Analyst role. After taking a break for my OE, I transitioned into the fitness industry, gaining regional management experience and eventually opening my own gym. After several years, I joined Torpedo7 as a National Operations Specialist and soon after became the National Operations Manager which was focused on day to day operations, leadership and strategic growth initiatives. It was during this time that I settled on pursuing this career path.

What led you to Farmlands? 

The cooperative aspect of Farmlands approached retail in a way I hadn't experienced before and I was keen to take the next step and work for a bigger, more complex business.

How have you grown in your time with us at Farmlands? 

I started in a role building process frameworks, and in my current role I am further developing them and leading a team dedicated to optimisation. The collaborative environment at Farmlands has also allowed me to learn from colleagues and continuously improve my approach to our unique business challenges.

What do you most enjoy at Farmlands? 

I am most excited about the continuous improvement culture Farmlands is building and our ambitious innovation goals. I enjoy most how collaborative and cross functional this business is and can be.

What would your advice be for someone who's interested in a career in your area at Farmlands? 

Don’t be afraid to approach people to know more about what their people and department do, this openness will help you build relationships and a comprehensive understanding of the organisation. Always be open to learning and adapting, as continuous improvement is at the heart of what we do!

Interested in what we offer in the Innovation and Digital space?

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Interested in working with Jacqui in our Innovation and Digital team?

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