Category Manager - Grocery CSDs
We are seeking a passionate and commercially minded Category Development professional to join our team on a fixed-term contract, supporting the Soft Drinks & Mixers portfolio. In this role, you will work closely with Sales, Marketing and key retail partners to unlock category growth through insight-led range, space and activation strategies. You’ll translate shopper, market and performance data into compelling recommendations that improve the ease of shop, drive rate of sale and enhance the in-store experience. You will play a key role in supporting customer planning cycles, delivering shelf and display solutions, and helping shape the future direction of the Soft Drinks & Mixers category across grocery customers. This is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a dynamic and fast-moving category, contributing to both customer outcomes and broader business growth.
- Job No: 503572
- Location: Melbourne
- Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Your Impact
We are seeking a passionate and commercially minded Category Development professional to join our team on a fixed-term, 12 month contract, supporting the Soft Drinks & Mixers portfolio.
As Category Manager, you will play a key role in driving sustainable category growth through insight-led strategy and execution. Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and key retail customers, you’ll deliver category leadership, uncover growth opportunities and strengthen Asahi Beverages’ position as a trusted advisor in market.
Key Accountabilities
1. Category Strategy and Planning
- Develop and lead category strategies aligned to business and customer objectives
- Identify growth opportunities across range & space
- Translate insights into actionable plans and selling stories
2. Customer & Channel Support
- Build strong relationships with key retail partners
- Deliver customer-specific recommendations and reviews
- Support Joint Business Planning with insight-led thinking
3. Insights & Analytics
- Analyse data (Nielsen, Circana, shopper data) to identify trends
- Monitor category and competitor performance
- Deliver clear insights and presentations
4. Range, Space & Merchandising
- Lead range review recommendations
- Develop space and merchandising principles
- Partner on in-store execution
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing, Sales and innovation teams
- Support customer engagement and execution
- Contribute to planning and category strategy
About You
- Solid experience across Category, Trade Marketing and/or Account Management
- FMCG experience with major accounts (Woolworths, Coles)
- Strong ability to influence both internally and externally
- Experience working with scan/shopper data (Circana, Quantium and Summit highly regarded)
- Strong presentation skills, both verbal and visual
Why Asahi Beverages?
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.
- Advertised: 19 March 2026 AEST
- Applications close: 10 April 2026 AEST