Global FMCG | Sydney CBD area | Mature On-Premise clients
Own some of Sydney’s most iconic venues and shape the drinks lists that people talk about with brands people ask for by name.
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with premium brands including: Absolut vodka, The Glenlivet Scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
The opportunity
This isn’t just account management - this is your chance to shape what’s being poured in some of Sydney’s most influential bars and restaurants.
As our On-Premise Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of a premium CBD territory, partnering with venue owners, operators, and bartenders to drive growth across a world-class portfolio. From negotiating listings to activating standout brand experiences, you’ll play a key role in building brands consumers ask for by name.
You’ll have the autonomy to manage your territory like your own business - spotting opportunities, winning new accounts, and bringing ideas to life in market.
What you’ll be doing
Own, grow and optimise a portfolio of on-premise customers
Win new business and secure placements in key venues
Build and execute innovative promotional and activation plans
Analyse sales performance and identify growth opportunities
Develop strong, trusted partnerships with venue decision-makers
Bring brands to life through impactful in-venue experiences
What success looks like
Expand distribution across priority brands
Win new key venues in your territory
Deliver standout activations that drive visibility and sales
Build a reputation as a trusted partner to top operators
Your collective spirit of Talent
As well as having a passion for challenge and being fiercely authentic, you will also bring:
Proven sales experience in FMCG, beverage, or hospitality
Strong understanding of the on-premise environment
Commercial mindset with a drive to win and grow
Confidence in building relationships and influencing outcomes
Passion for spirits, cocktails, and the hospitality scene
RSA & full driver’s licence
Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendship, and fun. Conviviality is energy, spirit and charisma, and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.
Guided by our four core values; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!
We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviours, and it’s what brings our culture to life.
Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
Our mix of benefits
Product allowance | Hybrid and flexible working | Summer hours | Employee Assistance Program | Generous parental leave policy | Career development | Office drinks & events | Inclusive culture ERG |
Joining and contributing to an Inclusive workplace
As Créateurs de Convivialité, we are committed to better reflect the richness of our society, the marketplace, and communities in which we operate. We believe that it is the best way to build effective teams, understand our consumers by market and sustainably grow our business.
Pernod Ricard is part of Forbes World’s Best Employers and has been recognized by Equileap among the top 100 Employers for Gender Equality. As a skills-based organization, we ensure fair processes and equal opportunities for all candidates and team members by assessing your skills against role expectations. We recognize that some of you might need extra support with your application, require accommodations or special arrangements for your interview, if this is the case, please contact us, we would be delighted to support you and welcome your application.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-07-01Target End Date:
2027-03-05Skills Required
- Proven sales experience in FMCG, beverage, or hospitality
- Strong understanding of the on-premise environment
- Commercial mindset with a drive to win and grow
- Confidence in building relationships and influencing outcomes
- Passion for spirits, cocktails, and the hospitality scene
- RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol)
- Full driver's licence
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
Pernod Ricard Insights
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
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