Business Development Executive – Retail Independents

Business Development Executive – Retail Independents

Location: Gold Coast

Your Impact
As a Business Development Executive at Asahi Beverages, you’ll play a key role in driving sales, distribution and brand experience across a portfolio of ~60 independent liquor and grocery accounts. Covering well-known independents like Thirsty Camel, drive-throughs, and detached bottle shops across the Gold Coast, you’ll build strong customer relationships, deliver commercial growth, and ensure our iconic multi-beverage brands achieve maximum visibility and impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and grow ~60 independent retail accounts across the Gold Coast
• Deliver against sales, distribution, volume and execution targets
• Execute promotional programs, merchandising, and pricing compliance in line with commercial plans
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring regular call coverage and effective frequency
• Conduct business performance reviews to identify opportunities and close execution gaps
• Collaborate within a supportive field sales team to share insights and drive continuous improvement
• Represent Asahi’s alcoholic beverage portfolio, ensuring best-in-class in-store execution

About You

• Previous field sales experience in FMCG (liquor experience highly desirable)
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills
• Background in retail management (bottle shop or grocery) advantageous
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets through data-driven planning
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Current driver’s licence and ability to travel locally within the Gold Coast
• Motivated, adaptable and eager to represent one of Australia’s leading beverage portfolios

Why Asahi Beverages?

Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand with a rich and varied history. Comprising some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands, the company’s Regional Hub is based in Melbourne with four Business Divisions - Asahi Premium Beverages, Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (formerly Schweppes Australia) and Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) in Australia; and Asahi Beverages NZ and The Better Drinks Co. in New Zealand. There’s always a great deal going on and opportunities abound for those ready to take them!