Business Development Executive – Newcastle & surrounds

Ready to own your territory and make your mark in a fast-paced FMCG environment? Join Asahi Beverages and bring our iconic brands to life across Newcastle and surrounds.

Job No: 503858

Location: Sydney

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

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

Advertised: 01 July 2026 AEST

Applications close: 22 July 2026 AEST