Your Impact

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales professional to lead and manage customer engagement across our key sales channels. This role is pivotal in delivering service excellence, building lasting partnerships, and achieving our commercial objectives across Grocery and Off-Premise customers.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to drive revenue growth, achieve volume and distribution targets, and support the wider success of the NZ sales team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution across trade, promotional, and shopper strategies
• Achieve volume, value, and distribution targets across all sales channels
• Merchandising execution and provide merchandising support for Area Sales Managers
• Deliver exceptional customer service that drives mutual growth and strengthens partnerships
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling
• Negotiate pricing and volume discounts in line with company policy
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers at all levels Drive strategic decision-making through data, market insights, and competitive analysis
• Manage customer data and pipeline activity using our CRM system
• Foster a high-performance team culture

About you

• Proven experience in FMCG, liquor or beverage field sales
• Strong commercial acumen with a customer-first mindset
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• A proactive performer who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• A passion for delivering excellence and continuous improvement
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on.  There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.