National Sales Planning Manager

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 two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres, and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand. 

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, Roku gin, -196, V Energy, Just Juice, Fresh Up, McCoy, Pepsi, 7 Up, Mountain Dew, H2Go, NZ Natural, Gatorade, 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. 

The Opportunity 

The purpose of this position is to operationalize our strategy into a plan, connecting each department’s needs with marketplace delivery, and empowering our Licensed Sales Team in 2026! 

The National Sales Planning Manager will steward three core elements of the sales execution plan: 

1. Alignment of strategies to create the plan  

2. Communication and empowerment for the execution of the plan 

3. Measurement & review of the plan  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Head of Executional Excellence (HEE), design & execute the frontline employee incentive program.  

• Input into the IBP cycle, with an integrated view of the plan & communicate decisions & actions back to the sales team.  

• Plan the annual calendar of Operational and Strategic SLT meetings. 

• Design and execute field communications schedules  

• In collaboration with the Sales Performance team, provide regular visibility of field force audits.  

What’s in your toolkit? 

• Stakeholder management – the ability to influence across multiple functions, from senior level to operational roles, building trust & creating alignment. 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Strong written and communication skills – ability to provide simple, clear messaging that is appropriate for many levels of stakeholders. 

• Excellent organizational skills  

• Background in sales operations or a similar area desirable, but not essential.  

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 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.