Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognized and career growth is supported.  

  PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. 

We hold a strong New Zealand footprint with our Bluebird products and currently have an exciting opportunity to lead our New Zealand Business as General Manager. 

• Full P&L ownership for the delivery of Strategic Growth Plans to accelerate top and bottom-line performance 

• Drive top-Line business results to deliver against KPI’s 

• Champion PepsiCo people processes that attract, develop and retain top talent 

• Lead and develop short and long- term strategic plans of the business 

• Represent the New Zealand business in all internal and external forums 

• Bachelors Degree Minimum. 

• Senior leadership experience heading sales and/or category teams, within FMCG environment, across both Grocery & Non- Grocery channels.  

• Strong analytical skills  

• A strong commercial background to drive top line sales 

• Ability to influence in a matrix organisation 

For you:   

• We offer a competitive benefits package   

• Access generous leave options (e.g. wellness, birthday, volunteer, purchase additional leave/cash out leave)   

• We understand that bringing the best version of yourself to work means looking after yourself holistically. Our Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness   

• Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses.  

About us:  

We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career.   

• Recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, one of only 16 organisations globally to earn this certification.  

• Recognised as an WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality for the past 12 years and is one of the leading organisations in this space.   

• Gender Tick (NZ)  

• Family Friendly Certification (AU)   

• Proud Partner of Work180!  

Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organization – a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the center of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people. It is our roadmap for becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages and a leading actor in the transformation of the global food system.  

With a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand employs more than 1,600 people across ANZ at Smiths Snack Food Company, Bluebird Foods NZ and PepsiCo Beverages. With global brands like Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi Max, we also make some home-grown favourites such as Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, and our Bluebird NZ snack brands.     Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo ANZ team.     PepsiCo’s hiring process:  

1. Submit application   
2. Screen
3. Interview  
4. Online Assessment process  
5. 2nd Interview
6. Background checks  

At PepsiCo, we believe what makes you unique, makes us better. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace. We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. We encourage women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.    In applying for this position, you consent to your personal information being provided to PepsiCo for use in accordance with PepsiCo’s Privacy Policy which can be found at the bottom of the page on PepsiCo’s website www.pepsico.com.au