2023 Commercial Sales Graduate Program null

From the makers of ‘V’ comes an opportunity not to be missed!

Thirsty work happens every day at Frucor Suntory – we are the distributor of some of Australia & New Zealand's most popular beverage brands after all. We make, market and distribute a range of fruit juices, fruit drinks, energy drinks, waters and soft drinks, many of which are household names throughout New Zealand and Australia. Our brands include the iconic ‘V’ energy drink Fresh Up, Just Juice, Simply Squeezed, h2go, Mizone, NZ Natural, Pepsi Max, Ribena, and the world-renowned Suntory Boss Coffee (just to name a few).

We’re proud to be a market leader in the beverage industry in Oceania, backed by our parent company Suntory, who are global leaders and innovators in the international beverage market. We are committed to leading positive change in the trans-Tasman beverage market, protecting resources and nurturing communities.

What’s on offer?

As a graduate at Frucor Suntory, you will be immersed in a two-year programme where you will gain real experience across a range of teams within our organisation, providing opportunities to stretch the way you think and put your studies into practice while connecting with incredible leaders; all with the aim of creating strong foundations to launch your career. 

There is no average day at Frucor Suntory, so you’ll get to experience working in dynamic environment and a truly innovative company who place their consumers at the centre of everything they do. 

As part of our graduate programme, you will have the opportunity to work across: 

• Customer Support 
• Sales (Merchandising and Territory Management)
• Category
• Marketing

Frucor Suntory sets out to attract the best people, and we know that once we have great people on board, we need to continuously develop their skill base and leadership mindset. We are committed to your personal growth and to providing you with the tools necessary to further your career.

Are you up for it?

Here at Frucor Suntory, we don’t take ourselves too seriously and like to have fun, but we don’t shy away from a challenge, and neither should you. A lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values ‘Together’, ‘Go For It‘ and ‘Make a Difference’.

Our recipe for success includes the following ingredients:

• Be in your final year of undergraduate degree and completing your qualification in 2022. With a personality that is hungry to find new opportunity and enjoys engaging with customers to create value.
• Be a dynamic person who thinks outside the box and is as passionate and hungry about making drinks better as much as we are
• Demonstrated success of applying yourself to your studies and extra-curricular activities 
• Want to go places, so your ability to lead and influence people will be important
• Have tonnes of initiative and won’t be afraid to get stuck in and give things a go
• Have the ability to apply what you have learnt to provide business opportunities 
• In the territory management section of the programme you will be provided with a vehicle to go and meet our customers so, you need to have a full New Zealand driver's licence

You’ll need to be completing your undergraduate qualification in 2022 to start in January 2023 and you’ll also need to be a New Zealand citizen or resident or hold a New Zealand work visa to be eligible.

At Frucor Suntory, we recognise that all life experiences equate to innovation. We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities (superpowers), ages, life stages, all sexualities and all genders to apply to join the Frucor Suntory family. We are 100% proud of our people; we empower each other to go for it and make a difference together.

“What about the perks?” we hear you say…

In addition to being part of a great team, we offer flexible working arrangements, a day off on your birthday and learning and development opportunities that are hard to beat.

When we’re not working from home, you can find us at our modern offices in our Manukau offices (which is a great perk to beat that inner city commute), with plenty onsite parking and complimentary fridges stocked full of our iconic beverages to keep you energised (BOSS Coffee or ‘V’ anyone?)!

How to apply

Like what you’ve read so far?  If you are looking for the opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic environment with a strong team culture and great career opportunities, then this is the role for you! Applications close end of day August 5th 2022.

If you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process to enable you to put your best foot forward, please don’t hesitate to let us know.