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NPD Commercialisation Manager supports, develops and executes the launches of a market leading pipeline of products across all beverage alcohol categories that supports our innovation fueled growth agenda.Your key objective is to commercialise Innovation projects to help deliver on CUB's portfolio strategy by partnering with a number of stakeholders across multiple functions.You will be responsible for building the forecast, customer engagement plan and building the relevant launch plan to sell in that links back to our category growth strategy, as well as monitor and manage the performance after launch.This is a fixed-term, 12-month role.
Key Responsibilities:- Be the voice of Customer through gate process
- Lead NPD forecasting, link to category strategy & customer strategy working closely with sales team to ensure full accountability of Gate targets
- Leads sales & customer NPD engagement working with innovation & category in preparation for range reviews
- Performance evaluation and measurement of all new projects, generating learnings for improvement and inform future innovation
- Accountability post launch to lead commercial team to course correct any assumptions & provide first 13wk review of agreed priority launches
- Share the progress and results of all plans, projects and activity and recommend pivots and/or changes where appropriate.
- Drive continuous improvement around commercialisation processes
About you- Extensive experience in brand management, sales, category, innovation or related field.
- Consumer goods industry experience essential; cross industry experience preferred; exposure to innovation and sales ideal
- Cross functional experience (Sales, Marketing, Finance)
- Strong communication skills and ability to share learning and motivate/influence others
- Strong analytical and commercial skills and recommendations for action.
- High degree of accountability and follow through
- Data Analytics highly desired.
Why Asahi?Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia's most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. 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!We're proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.Advertised: 29 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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