Business Development Executive, Independents Retail

Asahi Beverages


Date: 7 hours ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Your Impact

The Business Development Executive (BDE) is responsible for growing distribution, volume, profitability, and brand experience within their customer territory, with a strong focus on partnering with independent retail customers to drive strategic growth and commercial performance.

Customer territory will cover Sale & surrounding region.

Key Accountabilities

  • Achieve sales and execution targets across the designated territory by consistently meeting or exceeding all set KPIs.
  • Execute the ‘One Asahi’ strategy in-store by promoting the full multi-beverage portfolio and aligning with key customer initiatives.
  • Plan and execute commercial activity by selling in business initiatives, trading terms, pricing, and ensuring compliance with promotional plans and execution standards.
  • Drive core range distribution and identify opportunities to grow visibility, space, and promotional presence beyond standard plans.
  • Utilise sales tools and techniques consistently to support structured territory management and deliver commercial outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding individual business needs and ensuring regular, effective call cycles.
  • Conduct ongoing business reviews to analyse sales and execution metrics, identify gaps, and implement improvement plans.
  • Collaborate and share market insights with internal teams to foster a continuous improvement culture and contribute to collective success.

About You

  • Skilled in building and maintaining strong customer relationships
  • Confident communicator with proven influencing ability
  • Strong sales acumen with a focus on value-led selling
  • Track record of exceeding targets through structured, data-driven planning
  • Numerically savvy with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organised with strong time management and activity tracking capability
  • Effective at negotiating and closing sales and contractual agreements
  • Resilient, goal-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced sales environment

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

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