Head of Product, Innovation & Commercial - V Energy

Introducing 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 more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including V Energy, Maximus, Suntory BOSS Coffee, Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, and -196. 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

In this role, as the Head of Product, Innovation & Commercial - V Energy, reporting to the Brand Director – V Energy, you will be optimizing the V portfolio to meet evolving consumer needs, driving long-term market share, and profitable revenue growth. You will lead product & innovation strategy for V by deeply understand the consumer’s unconscious needs, to identify opportunities for innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to commercialize these plans.

As a V brand champion, you will work collaboratively with the Head of Brand, Communications & Commercial -V Energy to build brand propositions and communication strategies to support brand growth and create value for consumers. Enterprise leadership will be an important part of this role, as will the opportunity to mentor and guide more junior marketers in your role as a senior marketer within the team.

This role can be based in Sydney, Australia, or Auckland, New Zealand.

What's in your toolkit?

• 8-10+ years of proven experience in brand leadership at Marketing Manager or equivalent level
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams with vision, clarity and collaboration
• A growth mindset and the ability to navigate through ambiguity
• Strong strategic thinking, product innovation, commercial and marketing skills
• Proven track record in end-to-end New Product Development delivery, preferably in food and beverage
• Experience in design thinking and some exposure to test and learn methodologies
• Experienced at uncovering consumer insights and application of insights to innovation ideation and development
• Passion for consumer and cultural curiosity
• Strong analytical skills with problem solving and critical thinking
• Brand development, communications development and cost centre management

Unleash your Spirit

As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. If you are ready to unleash your spirit with Suntory Oceania, then please apply today.

We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know.