Marketing Manager - PepsiCo

Suntory Holdings Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking a Marketing Manager - PepsiCo to lead strategy, growth and performance for a premier beverage portfolio in the New Zealand market. You will drive consumer-led marketing plans, partner with insights, and shape brand and product development to achieve commercial success across the region.

Reporting to the Director - Partner Brands, you will manage budgets, influence Sales, RGM, Finance and Supply Chain, and develop a high‑performing team in a collaborative, hybrid

Qualifications

• Significant FMCG marketing experience at Senior Brand Manager or Marketing Manager level.
• Proven track record of delivering brand growth and commercial results.
• Strong commercial skills and investment principles to manage brand P&L’s.
• Experience developing brand positioning, communications and equity-building programs.
• Strong innovation and NPD leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and making investment trade-off decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and annual brand plans for the PepsiCo portfolio.
• Partner with Insights to translate consumer insights into winning strategies.
• Drive end-to-end innovation and new product development programs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Insights, RGM, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D to deliver outcomes.
• Manage portfolio performance, budgets and investments, and build relationships with PepsiCo International and agencies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team.
• Champion a challenger mindset and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

FMCG Marketing

Brand Management

P&L Management

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Consumer Insights

Job description

Bringing the best of Suntory to Oceania

By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania have created a multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania.

Our 40 market-leading brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy and Suntory BOSS Coffee, are powered by five distribution centres, more than 1,500 Suntorians and two local manufacturing sites. With full end-to-end control of our portfolio, we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Marketing Manager - PepsiCo to lead the strategy, growth and performance of one of the most recognised beverage portfolios.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of globally loved brands, while influencing category growth, innovation and commercial success across the New Zealand market.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Director - Partner Brands, you'll own the development and execution of consumer-led marketing strategies that drive brand growth, market share and profitability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the strategic direction and annual brand plans for the PepsiCo portfolio
• Partner with our Insights team to uncover deep consumer insights and translating them into winning brand, innovation and communication strategies
• Driving end-to-end innovation and new product development programs
• Partnering closely with and influencing Sales, Insights, RGM, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D teams to deliver commercial outcomes
• Managing portfolio performance, budgets and investment decisionsBuilding strong relationships with PepsiCo International and external agency partners
• Lead and develop a high-performing team
• Championing a challenger mindset and identifying new opportunities for growth

What you'll bring:

We're looking for a commercially minded marketer who combines strategic thinking with strong execution and leadership capability.

You'll bring:

• Significant FMCG marketing experience, ideally at Senior Brand Manager or Marketing Manager level, within Beverages would be advantegeous
• A proven track record of delivering brand growth and commercial results
• Strong commercial skills and investment principals to effectively manage brand P&L’s
• Experience developing brand positioning, communications and equity-building programs
• Strong innovation and NPD leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing marketing budgets and making investment trade-off decisions

What's in it for you?

Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities locally and around the world.

• Drive transformation and innovation in a future-fit operating model.
• Generous incentive program for all of our permanent employees.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Birthday leave – enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Work in a culture that values diversity, collaboration and growth.
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.

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, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, 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.