Innovation Specialist

Asahi Beverages; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages is seeking an Innovation Specialist to help bring the next generation of products to life, guiding ideas from early development through to commercialisation and launch. Reporting to the Senior Innovation Manager, RTD & Spirits, you will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage budgets and timelines across multiple stakeholders to turn opportunities into market-ready products.

In this role you will use data and insights to create compelling sell-in materials, communicate plans

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in brand management, marketing or a commercially focused role.
• Strong consumer and marketing mindset with curiosity about trends and brands.
• Commercial and analytical capability to use insights to inform decisions.
• Creative and curious with an innovation mindset and willingness to experiment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate innovation and renovation projects from concept development through to commercialisation and launch.
• Bring cross-functional teams together to progress opportunities through development stages.
• Support ideation, concept development and design with internal teams, customers and agencies.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and processes, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Use data and insights to develop customer sell-in materials and communicate plans across Brand and Sales teams.
• Track performance of launched projects and capture learnings for future improvements.

Skills

Brand management

Marketing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Help bring the next generation of products to life at Asahi Beverages. This is an opportunity to work across the innovation journey, taking ideas from early development through to commercialisation and launch, while building your experience across brands, consumers and new product development.

Reporting to the Senior Innovation Manager, RTD & Spirits, the Innovation Specialist will support and lead selected innovation and renovation initiatives, working across multiple stakeholders to turn ideas and opportunities into products that can succeed in market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate innovation and renovation projects from concept development through to commercialisation and launch
• Bring cross functional teams together to progress opportunities through key stages of development
• Support ideation, concept development and design with internal teams, customers and agency partners
• Manage project budgets, timelines and key processes, identifying risks and opportunities along the way
• Use data and insights to develop customer sell in materials and communicate plans across Brand and Sales teams
• Track the performance of launched projects, capturing learnings to strengthen future innovation

About You:

• 2 to 3 years’ experience across brand management, marketing or a commercially focused role, ideally within consumer goods
• A strong consumer and marketing mindset, with curiosity about trends, brands and new product opportunities
• Commercial and analytical capability, with the ability to use insights to inform decisions
• Creative and curious, with an innovation mindset and willingness to experiment, test and learn
• A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across cross functional teams
• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to take ownership and keep initiatives moving in a fast-paced environment

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.