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Brown-Forman · Onsite · Australia-Sydney

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As a Business Development Executive at Brown-Forman, you will play a key role in expanding our brand presence across key customer segments. You will focus on building and nurturing strategic partnerships,
identifying new business opportunities, and executing strategies that help grow our premium brands in local markets. Your ability to engage with customers, understand emerging trends, and develop
innovative business plans will directly contribute to the growth of our business.


Meaningful Work From Day One
The Business Development Executive (BDE) is a sales and partnership-building role within the ANZPI Brown-Forman (B-F) business. The role involves managing and implementing company strategy within a
set group of (predominantly) On-Premise and Off-Premise customers, as well as prospecting for new business. The BDE will become an advocate for our market-leading brands and will be tasked with
bringing them to life in trade venues — The BDE will be responsible for promotional display setup, and in-store merchandising.


What You Can Expect
• Collaborate closely with On and Off-Premise customers and spend regular time in trade to build strong commercial relationships and develop a deep understanding of what drives customer decisions in your region.
• Adapt and implement Brown-Forman’s business strategy to suit individual customer needs and increase engagement, visibility, and trust.
• Execute brand presence in store by bringing campaigns and activations to life through creative display building, point-of-sale (POS) placement, stock rotation, and occasional promotional assembly (e.g., branded pizza ovens or themed product stands).
• Regularly manage physical merchandising tasks including transporting stock and promotional materials from your vehicle into stores, restocking displays, and supporting visual execution —occasionally requiring lifting, crouching, or working in tight spaces such as fridges.
• Present commercial strategies to customers in an engaging and informative manner.

• Prepare meeting objectives and territory plans that deliver measurable results, supported by regular performance analysis and budget reviews.
• Operate largely autonomously while representing Brown-Forman professionally and safely in the market.

What You Bring to the Table
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, account management, or business development, preferably within the On Premise channel or the beverage alcohol industry.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers and partners.
• Proven experience in identifying new business opportunities, developing territory plans, and executing sales strategies.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to understand P&L management, budget allocation, and revenue optimization.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to achieving business goals.
• Willingness to travel as required (up to 30%).
• Physical readiness to manage in-store execution tasks, including travel, lifting stock, and setting up merchandising displays.
• A creative, entrepreneurial mindset to bring Brown-Forman brands to life in trade.


What Makes You Unique
• Experience in working with both global and local brands, with the ability to tailor business strategies to suit different market dynamics.
• Passion for the premium spirits industry and keen knowledge of emerging market trends and consumer behaviors.
• Innovative mindset, capable of identifying new growth opportunities and addressing challenges in a competitive marketplace.


Who We Are
We believe great people build great brands. At Brown-Forman, we know that working with talented and driven individuals is the key to our success. Joining Brown-Forman means becoming part of a diverse and
inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and you can grow both personally and professionally.
Our collaborative culture encourages you to take bold actions, solve problems, and make an impact on the future of our brands.


What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for
individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P5

Number of Openings Available:

1
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About Brown-Forman

Brown‑Forman Corporation has been building exceptional spirits brands for more than 150 years, responsibly upholding our founding promise of “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our portfolio of premium brands includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, New Mix, Old Forester, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Chambord, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Slane, and Coopers’ Craft. With a team of approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for premium beverages in more than 170 countries. Discover more about us at brown-forman.com and stay connected through LinkedIn , Instagram , and X. Brown-Forman Corporation i

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