Assistant Brand Manager V (Portfolio & Innovation)

We are Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and Aotearoa.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to support the V Portfolio and Innovation team across brand management, commercial delivery, innovation and governance, while independently owning key brand‑building workstreams. This role builds strong FMCG foundations with exposure to Innovation, Insight, Creative, Commercial and cross‑functional workstreams.

What you’ll be doing

A typical day will be varied and may involve, leading end-to-end delivery of brand initiatives, turning insights into ideas and coordinating execution with Comms, Shopper and Commercial. Equally, managing budgets and performance reporting will play a key role in monitoring brand health and growth. You’ll also be accountable for:

• Strategy and planning support.
• Product development and research support.
• Category, competition and cultural intelligence.
• Cultural-Led Innovation, LTO’s and themed packs.
• Flavour Trends & Innovation support.

Ready to make an impact? There is plenty of opportunity for you to champion the V core brand and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to proactively contribute to the V team success.

Experience that you will bring

You’ll bring a mix of experience in brand planning and execution, as well as consumer desirability and consumption drivers. You’ll thrive in an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. As well as:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Experience developing and executing brand plans.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of consumer desirability and consumption drivers.
• Budget management experience.
• Proficient at relevant data e.g. IRI, Nielsen, Roy Morgan.

If you’re not an expert in all of these areas, don’t worry! A lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values and your ability to utilise your unique skills and experience.

Apart from the free drinks, here’s what we have to offer

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working.
• Brand new modern office space.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.