Description:
Your Impact:
At Asahi Beverages, Innovation is more than launching new products — it’s about disrupting the status quo and redefining the future of beverages. As our Innovation Specialist , you’ll fuel the next wave of growth by turning ideas into impact, helping deliver a commercially meaningful pipeline of innovation projects. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll lead and support projects from concept to commercialisation.
In this role, you’ll be part of a high-energy, future-focused team that thrives on challenging convention. You’ll help unlock opportunities, embed strong ways of working and make bold ideas a commercial reality. Your work will directly contribute to launching meaningful innovations that connect with consumers, create business value and set new benchmarks in the market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage selected innovation and renovation projects from ideation to launch
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery
- Coordinate project progression through internal systems such as Stage-Gate and Gensight, maintaining timelines and budget integrity
- Support the development of business cases and lead post-launch tracking to generate insights and improvements
- Contribute to innovation processes and tools that foster agility, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration
- Encourage a team culture where experimentation is welcomed and key learnings are shared
- Manage project documentation, reporting, and communications to keep stakeholders informed and aligned
About You:
This role would suit someone with a solid foundation in Brand, Innovation, or Commercial roles — ready to take on more ownership and broaden their impact. A natural collaborator with strong innovation project coordination skills, the ideal candidate brings energy, structure and a commercially minded approach to innovation.
Key capabilities for success in this role include:
- 1-2 years of experience in Innovation, Brand, or Commercial roles within FMCG, alcohol or a related industry
- Proven ability to manage project timelines, coordinate stakeholders and track progress across multiple workstreams
- Sound understanding of the innovation process and interest in bringing ideas to life from concept to commercialisation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across functions
- High level of organisation, attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and emerging opportunities
- A collaborative team player who contributes positively and isn’t afraid to step outside their comfort zone.
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.
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