Senior Brand Manager V Energy

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

As the Senior Brand Manager, you will lead brand management, portfolio performance and innovation for the V Core Energy portfolio across ANZ - delivering penetration, market share, profitable growth and long‑term brand health.

What you’ll be doing

The V Core Portfolio is responsible for sustaining mass relevance, category leadership and everyday desirability. In this role you will ensure that V Energy remains commercially strong and distinctive in a dynamic energy category. Collaborating with the wider marketing and commercial teams will ensure total-portfolio clarity, consistent application of our marketing strategy and acceleration of both short-term performance and long-term brand building.

You will take accountability for:

• Brand & Portfolio Leadership (Core)
• Commercial performance management
• Core Brand Innovation
• Insights & Consumer understanding

Experience that you will bring

As well as a positive and curious mindset you will demonstrate:

• Experienced in NPD delivery, preferably in food and beverage.
• Experienced at uncovering consumer insights and application of insights to innovation ideation and development.
• Demonstrated experience in brand leadership, product development and innovation.
• Proven cost centre and budget management experience.
• Strong analytical skills with problem solving and critical thinking.

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.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Brand new modern office space.

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.