Business Development Executive - Newcastle & surrounds

Your Impact

Own your patch. Build relationships. Win in-store.

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll manage a high-impact portfolio across grocery and liquor, working with major retailers like Coles, Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s and BWS.

This is a dynamic, on-the-road role where no two days are the same. In addition to the core metro area surrounding Newcastle, you will spend one day/week travelling regionally (no overnighters).

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of retail accounts across Newcastle and regional NSW
• Executing in-store promotions, displays and activations
• Driving distribution, stock weight and visibility
• Building strong relationships with store and grocery managers
• Negotiating space and positioning to maximise sales outcomes
• Coaching and leading a merchandiser
• Delivering best-in-class execution across your territory

About You

If you love being on the road, negotiating space, and seeing your work come to life in-store, this is your role.

You are a driven and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships and delivering results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your territory and are motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.

• Experience in FMCG or retail (highly regarded)
• A natural relationship builder who can influence and negotiate
• Resilient, proactive and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Hands-on and comfortable in a physically active role
• Confident using digital tools and systems

Why Asahi? 

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.

Core benefits for this role include;

• Tool of trade vehicle + fuel card (fully maintained)
• Competitive TGR with quarterly bonus opportunity
• Phone + tablet to support you in the field
• Autonomy to run your own territory day-to-day
• Strong onboarding, training and ongoing support
• Career pathways across a global FMCG business
• Opportunity to work with a leading, iconic beverage portfolio
• Supportive, team-first culture with experienced leaders