Your Future in Sales & Marketing
This podcast helps listeners make informed decisions to advance their careers in sales and marketing. Hosted by the specialist recruitment team at [axr], it features conversations with established senior leaders and aspiring future leaders. Listeners can learn what top jobs entail, how to work with recruiters, write a resume, and ace interviews. The show also provides popular market updates and career advice that is hard to find elsewhere.
Episodes
Episode 149: Jodie Lynch | The Move That Changed How She Leads
Send us Fan MailRecorded on 28 August 2026. References and observations reflect the context at the time of recording. In this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we're joined by Jodie Lynch, Head of Marketing ANZ at Bayer's consumer health division, to explore leading outside your expertise, building a career around purpose and how AI is reshaping marketing.Jodie built her car
Brand Manager and Beyond: Part 1
Send us Fan MailOn our first episode of Brand Manager and Beyond, a special mini series from [axr], host Ben Carnegie puts one question to four senior marketers: what actually makes a great brand manager? Seb Brandt, Serge Costi, Nick Cook and Florence Paoli, each bring a different angle, from knowing the numbers to backing your own opinion in the room, to staying genuinely curious about people an
Episode 148: Colm Maguire | The 'backwards' move that built a path to CEO
Send us Fan MailThis is a special crossover episode between Your Path to CEO and Your Future in Sales and Marketing. Mike Dickson and Andrew Cannock sit down together with Colm Maguire, CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).Colm's career has rarely gone in a straight line. He set out to join the Royal Australian Air Force, found his way into sports administration with Touch Fo
Episode 147: Sheri Juchau | Building a Career on Curiosity, not a Plan
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, host Andrew Cannock sits down with Sheri Juchau, Director of Category and Trade Marketing at Ferrero, about a career built on curiosity rather than a fixed plan.Sheri takes us from a marketing degree she didn't know existed until university open day, through the Unilever graduate scheme, a posting in London, a formative st
Episode 146: Kylie Gleeson | Curiosity Over Credentials: What AI-Era Leadership Actually Demands
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Andrew sits down with Kylie Gleeson, Global Group Executive & CEO - Consumer and Retail at Quantium, who has built her career across some of the most demanding commercial environments in the world, from graduate rotations at Coca-Cola and Nestlé, to strategy consulting at Kantar, to leading commercial teams across Asia, Afr
Episode 145: Tanya Pitchforth | Chase a Trajectory, not a Destination: Lessons from a Global FMCG Career
Send us Fan MailWhat actually separates a sales director from a chief commercial officer? For Tanya Pitchforth, it's courage, clarity and humanity, not just hitting budget. Tanya is Chief Commercial Officer at McPherson's, the ASX-listed company behind Lady Jayne, Manicare, Swisspers and Dr. LeWinn's, and spent over a decade at Danone building new growth spaces across Paris and Amst
Episode 144: Nick Cook | From Hyundai to Mad Mex: Building Bold Brands, Fast Decisions & Fearless Marketing
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Ben Carnegie is joined by Nick Cook, General Manager of Marketing at Mad Mex, for a deep dive into a career shaped by agency creativity, automotive scale, and fast-moving QSR execution.Nick shares how his early days across multiple agencies - including Euro RSCG (now Havas), DDB, and Saatchi & Saatchi helped him develop a s
Episode 143: Serge Costi | FMCG Brand Building & Leadership: Diageo, Lion, and Scaling Milk Lab into a Global Success
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Future in Sales & Marketing, Ben Carnegie is joined by Serge Costi, General Manager of Marketing at Noumi, the company behind leading dairy and plant-based beverage brands including Milk Lab.Serge shares his journey through some of the world’s most influential FMCG organisations, from early career experiences at George Weston Foods to nearly a decade at Diage
Episode 142: Ben Gibson | Inside FMCG Leadership: Ben Gibson on Building Brands, Sales, and Scaling Startups
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Andrew sits down with Ben Gibson, General Manager at Mark Anthony Brands Australia, to unpack a career that’s anything but linear.Ben shares how he went from a traditional accounting start to partnering with sales teams, stepping backwards into field sales to accelerate his growth, and eventually leading national accounts before diving into the entrepreneurial worl
Episode 141: Leigh Coppin and Iain Shedden | No Slow Maybes: Leadership, Clarity & Growth in FMCG
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leigh Coppin and Iain Shedden from Real Pet Food, share their career journeys and leadership lessons from within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Both highlight the value of non-linear careers—where calculated risks and unexpected moments often shape the biggest growth opportunities. Leigh’s path is defined by pivotal “sliding doors” decisions, while Iain’s takes a p
Episode 140: Florence Paoli | International Careers, Inclusive Leadership & Embracing AI
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we’re joined by Florence Paoli, Marketing Director at Reckitt, whose career spans France, the UK, the Middle East, and now Australia, to explore International career, inclusive leadership and how to embrace AI. Originally from Lyon, France, Florence grew up with a strong foundation of respect, trust, safety, and hard work. Afte
Episode 139: Alex Barsley | From Farm Roots to General Manager: An Unconventional Commercial Career
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we’re joined by Alex Barsley, General Manager at AB World Foods, whose path into commercial leadership proves there’s no such thing as a “typical” sales and marketing career.Growing up in Shropshire in the UK, Alex was raised between two very different professional influences - a father working on a dairy farm and a mother in s
Episode 138: Briar Keenan | Carving Your Own Path: From FMCG Leader to Commercial Excellence Consultant
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we sit down with Briar Keenan, Commercial Excellence Leader at Big Rocks Ltd, to explore what it really means to build a career on your own terms.Originally from New Zealand, Briar grew up surrounded by tourism destinations, nature, and ski fields - eventually settling in Queenstown. With parents working in tourism and hospital
Episode 137: Glen Scarlett | No Straight Lines: Building a Sales Career Through Experience
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we sit down with Glen Scarlett, Commercial Director at Pernod Ricard Australia, to explore a career journey that proves there’s no single path to success in sales and marketing.Growing up in Lowestoft, a small seaside town in England, Glen was certain from the age of 10 that he wanted to join the police force. But when his appl
Episode 136: Talent Wrap 2026: Hiring, Careers & What’s Coming Next
Send us Fan MailIn this special Talent Wrap episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Andrew and Ben look ahead to 2026 and unpack what’s next for sales and marketing professionals.From evolving hiring trends to shifting employer expectations, they share their predictions on how the talent market is set to change - and what that means for both businesses and individuals. The conversation expl
Episode 135: Discussing the [axr] 2026 Salary Guide with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Send us Fan MailBack by popular demand - our review of the [axr] 2026 Salary Guide! In this episode, Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie give you a deep dive into our latest salary guide, including: What to expect from Sales, Marketing, Category and Commercial Excellence roles in 2026Market trends and industry insights What the numbers meanWhat we are looking for as recruiters when recruiting these
Episode 134: [axr] Career Advice | How to Get the Most out of your Recruitment Process as the Hiring Manager
Send us Fan MailIn this AXR How-To Series special of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we flip the recruitment lens and speak directly to hiring managers. Mike is joined by Beth Holgate, Ben Carnegie, and Andrew Cannock, this episode breaks down how to get the most out of your recruitment process - whether you’re hiring for the first time or looking to level up your approach.The conversation cov
Episode 133: [axr] Career Advice | How to Navigate the Recruitment Process as the Candidate
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike is joined by Beth Holgate and Ben Carnegie of the Sales and Marketing team at AXR, for another special episode of the How to series. We cover how to build a strong, results-driven resume that highlights your skills and impact, and how to effectively use LinkedIn to grow your personal brand, expand your network, and attract
Episode 132: [axr] Career Advice | How to Make Great Career Decisions
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike is joined by fellow co-host Andrew Cannock, for another special episode of the How to series. In this episode, Mike and Andrew share insights to help you make great career decisions. You’ll hear actionable advice on navigating early career choices, making smart transitions, and avoiding common pitfalls that can stall growt
Episode 131: [axr] Career Advice | How to get promoted
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike is joined by Nick Constain, Host of From Go to CFO for a special episode of the How to series. Mike and Nick break down the real-world strategies behind getting promoted. From demonstrating value beyond your job description to navigating conversations with leadership, they share practical advice, personal experiences, and
Episode 130: James Deysel | How Field Sales Shaped a Marketing Leader
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with James Deysel, Marketing Director of SnackBrands, to explore a career built on resilience, values, and strategic growth. Raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, James shares how his early life shaped a strong sense of fairness, justice, and hard work - principles that helped him earn a full university scholarship and set the foundation for his profess
Episode 129: MindPick Special: Shaping Tomorrow’s Talent: Insights from MindPick Mentors Jon Bradshaw & Chris Baddock
Send us Fan MailIn this MindPick Special edition of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we sit down with two seasoned business leaders - Jon Bradshaw and Chris Baddock - who have each carved out influential careers before establishing their own coaching and consulting practices. Now serving as mentors in the MindPick peer-to-peer mentoring program, Jon and Chris open up about their journeys, their
Episode 128: Alanna Gibson and Grant Howard | Two Paths, One Purpose: How Fever-Tree’s Leaders Built Careers in Sales & Strategy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with two of Fever-Tree’s key leaders - Grant Howard, General Manager, and Alanna Gibson, Head of Strategy - whose very different journeys converged at one of the most dynamic brands in premium beverages.Originally from York in the UK, Alanna’s entrepreneurial spirit showed up early. From lemonade stands to crepe carts and ice-cream stores, she spent her
Episode 127: Adam Vine-Hill and Tess Gerrand | From Rowing to Revenue: Navigating Career Transitions, Family, and the FMCG World
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Adam Vine-Hall and Tess Gerrand - a true FMCG power couple whose story blends elite sport, business transformation, and family life.Tess, a former Olympian turned Head of Customer Category & Execution at Kraft Heinz, shares her journey of retiring from sport at just 26 and navigating a new professional identity. From the recommendation of Coca-
Episode 126: Donna Oakley-Davies | Purpose, People, and the Power of Food
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Donna Oakley-Davies, a seasoned marketing leader whose journey from the rolling hills of Wiltshire to the boardrooms of global FMCG brands is nothing short of inspiring.Originally from a small village near Westbury - famous for its iconic White Horse - Donna shares how her rural upbringing, love of the outdoors, and strong family values shaped her
Episode 125: Seb Brandt | The Deliberate Detour
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Seb Brandt, but this time, Seb's story takes a turn.In this special return episode, we catch up with Seb, who recently hit pause on his high-powered corporate life to cycle across the United States on what he calls “The Deliberate Detour.”From growing up in Leichhardt and landing his first marketing job at Ashfield Mall, to
Episode 124: Natalie Woolley | Borderless Brands: From Singapore to Suntory - Navigating Global Markets with a Modern Trade Mindset
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Natalie Woolley, the Modern Trade Strategy Centre of Excellence Director for APAC at Suntory Oceania, whose journey through the world of FMCG is as global as it is inspiring. Born in the UK and raised across continents - with formative years spent in Singapore - Natalie brings a unique, multicultural lens to brand, category, and trade strategy. Fro
Episode 123: Holly Gregory and Keith Quigg | The Joe Berry Spotlight: A Conversation with 2025 Winner Holly Gregory & Director Keith Quigg
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, we shine a spotlight on the prestigious Joe Berry Award - one of the retail and FMCG industry's highest honours for young talent. We're joined by Holly Gregory, the 2025 winner and Assistant Brand Manager at Arnott’s, who shares insights into her journey, winning paper, and what this recognition means for her
Episode 122: Nicole Dennis, Commercial Director at Diageo | The Resilient Leader: From Rural Roots to Global Brands
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Nicole Dennis, Commercial Director at Diageo whose journey from a farm in regional Victoria to the helm of global FMCG brands is nothing short of inspiring. Raised with a strong work ethic and deep resilience, she shares how her rural upbringing shaped her leadership style, her transition to city life for education, and the pivotal moments that def
Episode 121: Dan Crabtree, Senior Sales Director at PepsiCo | From Shop Floor to Sales Leadership: Navigating Retail, FMCG, and Strategic Customer Growth
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Dan Crabtree, Senior Sales Director at PepsiCo, to explore a career journey that started in the aisles of Woolworths and led to the leadership table of one of the world’s biggest FMCG companies.Growing up in Sydney with a down-to-earth, hard-working family, Dan’s first exposure to retail came as a teenager pushing trolleys and stocking shelves. Aft
Episode 120: MindPick Special: Amy Smith of Mutti and Travis Miller on how the MindPick program has helped them accelerate their careers.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re joined by Amy Smith and Travis Miller, members of the Mindpick pod, to talk about the power of peer-based learning and what it really takes to thrive in FMCG.Key highlights include:How trust is built when things don’t go to plan—and why that matters in account relationships.The value of being cross-functional and taking on challenges outside your comfort zone
Episode 119: Brad Madigan, Managing Director at Brown-Forman ANZPI Balancing Strategic Vision, Commercial Execution, and Leadership at Every Level
Send us Fan MailWe’re back with a powerful new episode featuring Brad Madigan, Managing Director at Brown-Forman ANZPI, whose career journey is as rich and layered as the brands he’s led.From his early days at Unilever - to transformative leadership roles at Campari, Diageo, and SONY, Brad shares how aligning personal values with company culture has shaped every step of his path. His 15-year tenur
Episode 118: James Powers, National Business Manager at Bobby| Balancing Strategic Vision, Commercial Execution, and Leadership at Every Level
Send us Fan MailEver wondered what an NBM role really looks like inside a fast-moving, brand-led business like Bobby?In this episode, we sit down with James Powers, National Business Manager at Bobby, to unpack the role in all its depth - far beyond the job title. James takes us behind the scenes of what it really means to be a commercial leader in today’s competitive FMCG landscape, where strateg
Episode 117: Amy Darvill,Marketing Director at Vinarchy | Mastering Your Craft, Influencing with Confidence, and Leading Through Strategy
Send us Fan MailThis week, Amy Darvill, Marketing Director ANZ at Vinarchy, joins us to share her thoughts on how to navigate a successful career in marketing. She gives insight into some of her own career highlights thus far, including going through the merging of two well established businesses in the wine industry. Amy teaches the importance of the marketing function being included in business
Episode 116: Michelle Foley, Chief Customer Officer ANZ at The Arnott's Group | Understanding your Customer, Staying Curious and Becoming an Impactful Leader
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Michelle Foley, Chief Customer Officer ANZ, at The Arnott's Group. Having spent an impressive 21 years developing her far-reaching career within a single organisation, Michelle delivers a masterclass in adaptability, curiosity, and resilience.When it comes to succeeding in FMCG, we explore the importance of developing a deep understanding of y
Episode 115: Sarah Quinn, Head of Independents at Campari | Backing Yourself, Driving Strategy, and Being Effective in Sales and Leadership
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sarah Quinn, Head of Independents at Campari, talks us through some of her career-defining moments and how saying “yes” to opportunities, even when it has felt uncomfortable, has allowed her to build such a far-reaching and fulfilling career. Sarah’s advice: lead with curiosity, back yourself, and never stop seeking further development.On navigating her career day-
Episode 114: Surpiya Singh, Managing Director ANZ at Blackmores | Navigating a Career through International Moves and the Importance of Brand Authenticity
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Supriya Singh, Australia and New Zealand Managing Director at Blackmores, joins us to share the principles that have shaped her purpose-led career across global markets and iconic health and wellness brands.Supriya reflects on the importance of choosing organisations whose mission you believe in, and how connecting with a brand’s purpose can fuel both personal and
Episode 113: Ben Slocombe, Head of Marketing at Liquor Marketing Group | The Full Scope of Marketing and Building a Strong Network
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode, Ben Slocombe, Head of Marketing at Liquor Marketing Group and former Business Unit Director at Coca-Cola Amatil, joins Ben Carnegie to explore the key lessons and leadership qualities that have shaped his dynamic career across the FMCG and retail sectors.Reflecting on his journey from global beverage giants to leading marketing for a member-owned retail
Episode 112: Eddie Balemian, General Manager ANZ at Perrigo Company | Leading Growth & Consumer Health Innovation
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode, Eddie Balemian, ANZ General Manager at Perrigo Company, joins Mike to share the story behind his rise in the global consumer health industry.With a career spanning major FMCG players and now leading Perrigo’s growth across Australia and New Zealand, Eddie unpacks the leadership principles that have shaped his journey — including his open-door approach, b
Episode 111: Toby Hilliam, CEO of Appetise | Revolutionising Meal Planning & Consumer Insight
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode, Toby Hilliam, CEO of Appetise, joins Andrew to share the journey behind his entrepreneurial career in Australia’s tech and food delivery space.Toby’s path includes founding two businesses, Mutu and now Appetise - where he’s learned first hand what it takes to solve meaningful problems and create something customers truly need.He shares his experience in
Episode 110: Samantha Hutson, General Manager at Nudie Foods | Sales, Category, and Strategy. Inside Samantha Hutson’s GM Mindset.
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, Samantha Hutson, General Manager at Nudie Foods, sits down with Mike to share the journey behind her impressive career in Australian & UK FMCG. Samantha’s career seen her develop her tier 1 FMCG skills in the UK and Australia and apply them in a fast growth Aussie FMCG market leader with Nudie, first as Head of Sales and now as GM. She shares insights
Episode 109: Tom Press, Sales Director at Key Pharmaceuticals | From FMCG to Tech and Back Again
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful chat, Tom Press, Sales Director for Key Pharmaceuticals (previously Sales Director for Microsoft ANZ) sat down with Mike to chat about his career and life and about all the serendipitous cross-overs in between. Tom shares his insights about his long-standing career in the FMCG industry, why he then made the (successful) transition into the world of tech in a high
Episode 108: Graham Fairbairn, Head of Sales & Marketing for Mutti | Growing a Category and Being a Global Citizen
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Your Future in Sales & Marketing podcast, Mike Dickson sat down with Graham Fairbairn, Head of Sales & Marketing for Mutti pasta sauces to talk all things career, life and travels! Graham talks about being a global citizen, having lived and worked in over 10 different countries; his diverse FMCG career, the concept of the ‘imposter syndrome,’ an
Episode 107: Dan Bitti, APAC Marketing Director & Justin O'Sullivan, Sales Director for Jack Link's | When Sales and Marketing Collide
Send us Fan MailIn this amazing crossover episode, Mike Dickson is joined by not one, but two FMCG powerhouses, Dan Bitti, APAC Marketing Director for Jack Link's & Justin O'Sullivan, Sales Director for Jack Link's to share their career insights, the journey and ambition of Jack Link’s and ask the big question: What is the difference between Jerky and Biltong?Key highlights incl
Episode 106: Kerry (Kez) Appathurai, National Sales Director at Lion | Women in Leadership and Building Trust with your Team
Send us Fan MailWe’re back with our first senior leader on the pod for 2025, Kerry (Kez) Appathurai, National Sales Director at Lion – and what a story she has to tell! In this insightful chat, Kez sat down with Mike Dickson to share her journey to becoming a sales director, what it’s like working in the consumer beverages space, paving the way for women in leadership, her role in the formation of
Episode 105: Job market update with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of the podcast, [axr] Sales & Marketing recruiters, Andrew Cannock and Ben Carnegie sat down to talk all this jobs, market trends, skills in demand and more! It's packed full of insights, as they talk through: Trends we saw emerging in 2024 and how that impacted marketing, sales and category jobs. What we can expect to see in 2025. How candidates ca
Episode 104: Discussing the [axr] 2025 Salary Guide with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Send us Fan MailBack by popular demand - our review of the [axr] 2025 Salary Guide! In this episode, Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie give you a deep dive into our latest salary guide, including: What to expect from Sales, Marketing & Category roles in 2025 Market trends and industry insights What the numbers meanWhat we are looking for as recruiters when recruiting these roles and how we ref
Episode 103: [axr] career advice | How to resign
Send us Fan MailIn the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series Amanda Dinte, Zara Church and Amelia Kettle sat down to share their top tips for resigning effectively.Highlights include: The main reasons why someone leaves a role, including: access to opportunities they are not getting in their current role, lifestyle factors, along with company culture and issues with manag
Episode 102: [axr] career advice | How to be interview ready
Send us Fan MailIn the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series, Nick Constain, Andrew Cannock and Kunal Gupta sat down to discuss what you can do to get yourself interview ready! Highlights include: First impressions matter Demonstrate your interest in the business – do your research Be authentic about who you are as a person, and your career historyThe best way to approach
Episode 101: [axr] career advice | How to write a good resume
Send us Fan MailIn the latest epsiode of [axr]'s 'How To' career series, Nick Constain, Amanda Dinte and Zara Church sat down to discuss the elements that make up a good resume and what will get you noticed. Highlights include: Keep it simple - don't overly complicate the message Treat your first page as your elevator pitch Context is important The value add to your resume is y
Episode 100: [axr] Live Event | Turning the tables | Mike Dickson gets interviewed
Send us Fan MailTo celebrate our milestone 100th episode of the Your Future in Sales & Marketing podcast, we held a live event with all past guests, and turned the tables on podcast host Mike Dickson - this time, the interviewer got interviewed!! With Trish Pegorer, MD for Mutti Australia at the helm firing off the questions, Mike shared his insights on: His own career journey from Brand Manag
Episode 99: Clare Darroch, Global Director of Sales for Vida Glow | The Fun of Sales and Prioritising What's Important
Send us Fan MailAs we edge towards episode 100 of the pod, Mike Dickson sat down with Clare Darroch, Global Director of Sales for Vida Glow to talk about her varied and diverse career. Full of amazing insights, she shares her thoughts on: Falling into sales after originally wanting to go into marketing, and how it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to her, career-wise. The concept of manifesti
Episode 98: Kurt Hegvold, VP Commercial Area Head and Managing Director ANZ at Electrolux | Taking Chances, Creating Value and Bringing Passion to Everything You Do
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Future in Sales and Marketing, Mike Dickson sat down with Kurt Hegvold, VP Commercial Area Head and Managing Director ANZ, Electrolux to talk all things career, life and leadership! Kurt talks: Favourite brands, including Patagonia and their success with being purpose-led.How he started out in psychology and ended up in FMCG by chance. Why he has always bee
Episode 97: Future Leader Series | Samantha Corrigan, Customer Marketing Manager for SC Johnson, talks career progression, mentoring and side hustles
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode of our Future Leader Series, Andrew Cannock and Amelia Kettle sat down with Samantha Corrigan, Customer Marketing Manager for SC Johnson to talk all things career, life and hobbies! In this episode, Samantha shared her thoughts on: Her varied and interesting career journey and how it's always been a combination of "intention and circumstance.&
Episode 96: Future Leader Series | Matthew May, Head of Sales at Woolworth, stalks FMCG complexities, and developing as a leader
Send us Fan MailIn this latest episode of our Future Leader Series, Andrew Cannock and Amelia Kettle sat down with Matthew May, Head of Sales, Woolworths for Inghams to talk all things FMCG, career aspirations, what it takes to be a good leader and advice for his younger self! It's a great listen - tune in now!
Episode 95: Sue Temple, Founder & General Manager of L-Founders, and Hollie Fenning, Head of Customer Planning & Continuity at The Coles Group | How to Keep your Customers Loyal in Retail
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the podcast, Mike Dickson sat down with loyalty powerhouses, Sue Temple, Founder & General Manager of L-Founders and Hollie Fenning, Head of Customer Planning & Continuity for the Coles Group to talk all things loyalty, customer brand and data in retail.Between them, they have had some amazing career experiences, working in loyalty, customer, brand and da
Episode 94: Steve Dumpleton, Founder of NorthStar | Negotiating your Way to Career Success
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of the podcast, Mike Dickson sat down with former engineer, turned Sales professional, turned business owner, Steve Dumpleton to talk about his new business venture NorthStar Negotiation, career success and the role negotiation plays in career decision making. Steve shares his pearls of wisdom when it comes to the principles of negotiation, including: Be ver
Episode 93: Sophie Scott, Customer Director for Woolworths Group & Michelle Foley, Chief Customer Officer for The Arnott's Group | When Two Worlds Collide: The Future Leader & The Senior Leader
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of the podcast, two worlds collide as Mike Dickson & Andrew Cannock sit down for a joint interview with Future Leader (Sophie Scott, Customer Director for Woolworths Group) and Senior Leader (Michelle Foley, Chief Customer Officer for The Arnotts Group) to talk all things Sales, namely: Where is the Sales function now? What journey is it on? How has it e
Episode 92: Michael King, Sales Director at Haleon | From Humble Beginnings to Senior Leadership and Everything in Between
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Mike continues his journey of speaking to great Scottish leaders, sitting down with the enigmatic Michael King, Sales Director for Haleon. Michael talks career, life, travel, people and how he got to be where he is today.Key highlights: · His journey from Scotland to Australia · How he fell into a Sales career and made it his own · Leaving
Episode 91: Laura Johnson, Founder of Strivin’ | Women in Leadership and Career Connection
Send us Fan MailIn this fascinating chat, Mike Dickson sat down with Laura Johnson, the wearer of many hats (and no, we're not talking about actual hats!)With a career that has spanned both Marketing and Recruitment, Laura has achieved a lot, and is now the Founder of Strivin,' an initiative that helps professionals find connections and access content that will fast-forward their career
Episode 90: Mark Powell, Chief Customer Officer, Inghams | From Wine to Chicken and Everything in Between
Send us Fan MailIn this exciting episode of the podcast, Mike spoke to Mark Powell, Chief Customer Officer at Inghams. With his trademark enthusiasm and honesty, Mark shares his very interesting and diverse career, from accounting to sales, wine to chickens and taking bold risks along the way. Tune in for some great insights on his philosophy of cultivating culture before performance and his tips
Episode 89: [axr] career advice | How to take the next step
Send us Fan MailIn the second episode of our 'How to Series,' [axr] recruiters Amelia Kettle, Kunal Gupta and Connor Weetman sat down to talk about some key things to consider when you're looking to take that next step in your career, but are unsure as to what that might look like. Key highlights include: Assessment your current mood for change - does your job bring you joy and are
Episode 88: Future Leader Series | Pete Doran talks career ambition and whether you can have it all
Send us Fan MailIn this first episode of our Future Leaders Series of the podcast, hosts Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle talk to Pete Doran, former Customer Marketing Manager for V2 Food.In this candid chat, Pete speaks vulnerably about his experience with redundancy and how he juggles his career with life, being a father to both a human and fur-child and having a career-driven wife who travels
Episode 87: Paul Bull on his new venture MindPick and building an FMCG community
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of the podcast, Mike Dickson sat down with FMCG extraordinaire, Paul Bull to talk about his new venture Mindpick and the exciting new ‘Growth Pods' that are launching soon!So, what is a Growth Pod? Paul describes it an “innovative career coaching and mentoring service designed specifically for FMCG professionals to help them navigate the complexities of
Episode 86: Rachel Humphrey, Marketing Director of Mars Food | Her “Cookie Cutter” FMCG Marketing Career
Send us Fan MailIn this pod, Mike Dickson speaks to Rachel Humphrey, Marketing Director of Mars Food. Rachel share some amazing insights into her career and tips for aspiring marketing leaders, along with discussing: Why she loves marketing and how it all started with a pen! The power of storytellingThe move from the UK to Australia and how it sparked a different path in her career The difference
Mini Pod: Rachel Humphrey, Marketing Director of Mars Foods
Send us Fan MailIn this mini pod, Mike sat down with Rachel Humphrey, Marketing Director of Mars Foods.She talks being like Aldi - "good different" and Ted Lasso as the ultimate leader! It's one not to be missed. Tune in next Thursday at 9am for the full chat!
Episode 85: Richard Morgan, Founder of Freedom Funding | Turning a Side Hustle into a New Career
Send us Fan MailTune in for a pod with a difference! In this episode, Mike interviews Richard Morgan, Founder of Freedom Funding, about how to build financial wealth whilst building your career. He talks:The move from FMCG sales to property development and wealth creation Turning a side hustle into a career The experience of starting from scratch in a new industryThe similarities between career ma
Mini Pod: Richard Morgan, Founder of Freedom Funding
Send us Fan MailThis week's rapid fire is with Richard Morgan, founder of Freedom Funding and former FMCG sales professional. He talks career advice and who he would most like to work with.Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
Episode 84: Elizabeth Miller, GM for Manassen Foods | Career Diversity, Leadership Roles and Being Vulnerable
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we get candid with Elizabeth Miller, GM for Manassen Foods as she shares some amazing insights on life and career, including: Life in Scotland and what brought her to Australia Her start in Chemical Engineering and how she decided it wasn’t for her Taking opportunities as they come and stepping up into leadership roles Importance of taking jobs that are fulfilling
Mini Pod: Elizabeth Miller, GM, Manassen Food Group
Send us Fan MailIn this mini pod, Elizabeth Miller, General Manager of Manassen Food Group, talks the 3 C’s that describe her, meeting Richard Branson, and her biggest career achievement.Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
Episode 83: Paul Tucker, Sales Director for Moet Hennessy | Recruitment, Luxury FMCG Brands and the Intersection of Life and Career
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an insightful chat with Paul Hennessy, Sales Director for Moet Hennessy.Paul has had an amazingly fascinating career as a citizen of the world, having worked both overseas and locally for big brand names including: Wella, Loreal, Diageo and, now, Moet Hennessy. In this chat, he talks about: his start in recruitment and the old school methodology (think Yellow Pages!);
Mini Pod: Paul Tucker, Sales Director at Moet Hennessy
Send us Fan MailIn this mini-pod, Mike Dickson gets to know Paul Tucker, Sales Director at Moet Hennessy with 5 rapid fire questions! Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
Episode 82: Getting Interview Fit with Phillipa Moig, Jade Lish & The Marketing Academy
Send us Fan MailJoin Mike Dickson as he guides Philippa Moig, Group Business Director &New Business Lead of PHD, through a live interview-preparation session, offering invaluable tips on enhancing the storytelling aspect of her career journey, leveraging her strengths, addressing development areas, and mastering the art of answering competency-based questions. Philippa also shares insights fr
Episode 81: 2024 job market predictions with Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle
Send us Fan MailWhat happened in the job market for Sales, Marketing and Category in 2023 and what can we expect to see in 2024? In this episode, Mike is joined by [axr] Sales & Marketing Consultants, Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle as they share their insights on the year that was, predictions for the year ahead, and the roles that will be in high demand in 2024. Highlights include: * Orga
Episode 80: How to work with a recruiter with Andrew Cannock & Amelia Kettle
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode in our "How to" series, Mike Dickson sat down with [axr]'s Sales & Marketing Consultants, Andrew Cannock and Amelia Kettle to discuss how candidates can work with a recruiter effectively in order to get the best value out of the relationship. Key insights include: * Recruiters can only place about 5% of people that they meet - but they can
Episode 79: [axr] special event - Who runs the business?
Send us Fan MailIn this special event podcast episode, we answer the age old question of who really runs the business? Broadcast live at the Campari Offices and with over 80 guests in attendance, we assembled an expert panel of senior FMCG leaders across Sales, Category, Marketing & Finance to put forward their case for why they think their function actually runs the business!There was lots of
Episode 78: John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer for Domain | Staying Curious, Being Open to Opportunity and Harnessing the Power of your Network
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Your Future in Sales and Marketing Podcast, we speak to the engaging and effervescent John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer for Domain. John has had an incredibly impressive career, working at powerhouses from the likes of Google, Uber, and now at Domain. He talks about:His travels around the world and what that taught himWhy he wanted to be a Prime Minis
Mini Pod: John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer, Domain
Send us Fan MailIn this week's Mini Pod, you'll hear quick-fire career insights from the Chief Revenue Officer for Domain, John Foong. Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
Episode 77: Nicole Parker, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Weber Barbecues | The Sales & Marketing Crossover
Send us Fan MailFrom Sales to Marketing and everything in between, Nicole Parker, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Weber Barbecues, has had a very interesting and diverse career. We were lucky enough to sit down with her to find out what she has learnt along the way, the advice she has for others wanting to take that step in up in their marketing career or if they want to pivot to a new
Mini Pod: Nicole Parker, Director of Marketing and eCommerce ANZ, Weber Barbecues
Send us Fan MailIn this week's Mini Pod, you'll hear quick-fire career insights from the Director of Marketing and eCommerce ANZ with Weber Barbecues, Nicole Parker.Stay tuned for the FULL PODCAST which will be live next Thursday at 9am!
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