Innovation Manager - Non Alc at Asahi Beverages

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Innovation, Brand Management, Commercial Roles, Project Leadership, Analytical Skills, Consumer Understanding, Category Strategy, Creative Thinking, Process Discipline, Stakeholder Influence

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Your Impact: Are you a bold, creative thinker who thrives at the edge of disruption? At Asahi Beverages, we’re on the lookout for an experienced Innovation Manager - to drive innovation forward and champion growth across our Non-Alc portfolio. You’ll be at the heart of a business committed to pushing boundaries on brands like Solo, Schweppes & Cottee’s. This is your chance to help create the future of beverages in Australia. Please note, this role will be offered as a 6 month secondment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end delivery of innovation projects across owned and partner brands — ideation, development, commercialisation, and post-launch review. * Own a category-specific pipeline, aligned to our long-term portfolio strategy and bold growth ambitions. * Collaborate across Marketing, Insights, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and external partners to bring disruptive products to life. * Inspire and lead cross-functional project teams, managing resources, timelines, and gate process governance. * Evaluate performance and continuously improve how we innovate — from concept to consumer. About You: * 5+ years of experience in Innovation, Brand Management, or Commercial roles in FMCG. * Strong commercial and analytical skills with a deep understanding of consumers and category strategy. * Proven project leadership in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. * A blend of creative thinking and process discipline — you know when to colour outside the lines and when to keep things moving. * Passion for bold ideas, with the confidence to lead change and influence stakeholders at every level. If you’re energised by possibility, love turning ideas into impact, and want to shape what’s next in beverage — we’d love to hear from you. 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. We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of innovation projects across owned and partner brands, from ideation to post-launch review. Collaborate with various departments to bring disruptive products to life and continuously improve the innovation process.