Australia General Manager — Growth & Strategy Leader

PepsiCo Inc.; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

SodaStream Australia, part of PepsiCo, seeks a General Management Director to lead the Australian business, shaping and executing the local strategy to drive growth and long-term value.

You will provide hands-on leadership to a fast-paced team, nurture a high-performing culture, collaborate with global partners, and act as a key business partner in a dynamic, matrix environment.

Fluent English and a track record in FMCG/retail growth are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role – managing a market with a similar scale, experience in launching/driving disproportionate business growth.
• Experience working with Global Organizations.
• Marketing and Sales background.
• Thorough understanding of the local consumer and knowledge of retailer environment.
• FMCG/Home appliance Commercial/retail experience.
• Digital marketing and digital commerce savvy.
• Drives results with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining integrity and ethics.
• Demonstrates strong organizational leadership and develops high-performing teams by leading through influence.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Innovative and creative thinking with fresh, imaginative approaches.
• Highly resourceful to make things happen.
• Passion and energy for the category and enterprise.
• A pioneer and builder who thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Great interpersonal skills; an outstanding leader who thinks globally.
• Fluent English

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the business, including P&L, to increase revenue and maximize profitable growth.
• Develop strategic direction, commercial leadership and lead execution as well as oversee the day-to-day operations of the Australian business.
• Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing highly motivational work and implementing innovative changes.
• Review and monitor daily, monthly, quarterly reports and analytics tied to local performance.
• Responsible for financial performance of the business including full ownership of P&L.
• Responsible for local sales, marketing, and commercial capabilities. Finance, HR and Supply chain has dotted-line reporting into the GM.
• Provide leadership in mentoring and developing team members that emphasize teamwork, collaboration and sharing of information, resources and best practices that will maintain a high performing team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external business partners and actively support cross functional initiatives to drive improved overall business performance.
• Attract, retain and develop talent to ensure sustainable growth by positioning SodaStream as a preferred employer and building a growth and inclusive culture
• Serve as key business partner and contributor to growth strategies, tactics, and long-range planning, ensuring that current revenue-generating strategies will drive the organization towards its long terms growth goals while increasing profit.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

SodaStream Australia, part of PepsiCo, seeks a General Management Director to lead the Australian business, shaping and executing the local strategy to drive growth and long-term value.

You will provide hands-on leadership to a fast-paced team, nurture a high-performing culture, collaborate with global partners, and act as a key business partner in a dynamic, matrix environment.

Fluent English and a track record in FMCG/retail growth are essential.