Category Planning & Execution Specialist

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Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Sales

 

Your Impact

 

Asahi Beverages is on the hunt for multiple Category Planning & Execution Specialists to support our multi-beverage portfolio.

Based in Southbank, you’ll work at the intersection of strategy and execution, supporting category growth across key customers and channels.

These newly created roles form part of a dedicated Commercial Planning team, with each position focusing on different categories of our diverse portfolio.

You’ll collaborate across the entire business – including Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain – with a strong focus on NPD and execution tracking & delivery.

 

 

Key Accountabilities:

 

1. Strategic Planning

Support the development and maintenance of the strategic and enterprise plan for key categories and channels.

Assist in planning and coordination of the annual strategic planning workshops.

2. Commercial & Category Operations Support

Assist in the financial build-up, NPD innovation planning and risk/opportunity management across categories.

Provide support in tracking performance vs budget for NPD, commercial activations and promotional programs.

3. Category Growth & Activation

Support the execution of go-to-market strategies for innovation, promotions and key campaigns.

Track and analyse NPD and promotional performance, making recommendations to amplify or adapt based on data.

 

 

About You

 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is commercially curious, analytical, and eager to grow their FMCG experience in a dynamic environment. Ideally you will also bring:

 

 

  • Solid experience in Sales/Marketing (Commercial  Function) across FMCG
  • Proven experience building & fostering relationships with senior stakeholders both externally & internally
  • Commercial acumen/previous experience in account management would be beneficial
  • Experience utilising shopper analytics to create actionable plans
  • Strong presentation and influencing skills

 

 

Why Asahi Beverages?

 

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate.  Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.

 

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

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