Category Planning & Execution Specialist
Asahi Beverages
Date: 6 days ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
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
Assist in planning and coordination of the annual strategic planning workshops.
Provide support in tracking performance vs budget for NPD, commercial activations and promotional programs.
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:
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.
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
- Strategic Planning
Assist in planning and coordination of the annual strategic planning workshops.
- Commercial & Category Operations Support
Provide support in tracking performance vs budget for NPD, commercial activations and promotional programs.
- Category Growth & Activation
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
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.
See more jobs in Melbourne, Victoria