Your Impact 

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager – Route, we have an opportunity to engage your creative thinking and customer-centric approach to maximise commercial opportunities for our Non-alcoholic portfolio. You will have total ownership for our Better Drinks Co. customer base in New Plymouth.   

You will call on an established grocery distributer network, maximising existing business sales, selling in new products and ensuring effective in store execution. You will be taking orders, delivering beverage solutions and meet both consumer and customers business needs, you’ll be a true business partner to our customers. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Visiting customers as per call schedule 
• New Business Growth through targeting existing successful competitor business, expanding TBDC range, selling in TBDC new product developments and executing in store trading terms 
• Building strong commercial connections with your instore buyers and owners 
• Utilising your commercial acumen to create tailored win-win beverage solutions for our customers and drive distribution across the region. 

About You 

We’re on the lookout for a motivated, focused and resilient sales professional who is comfortable hunting for new business.    

• Demonstrated sales experience within FMCG channel is preferable 
• A strong communicator who builds memorable relationships with their customers 
• Self-motivated with impeccable time management, high attention to detail and a willingness to ‘roll up your sleeves’ to get the job done 
• Strong administration skills and ability to plan is essential 
• A valid (and clean) NZ drivers licence 

Why Asahi Beverages?  

Asahi Beverages is a leading beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Part of the Oceania Region, our New Zealand head office is based in Parnell, Auckland, with our manufacturing centre located in Papakura. We produce and market some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, including Major Major, Long White, Peroni, Asahi Super Dry, Lipton’s Iced Teas and Charlies Juices. 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!