Your Future in Sales & Marketing
A podcast that can help you make great decisions to get the most out of your Sales & Marketing career.
In this podcast, Your hosts from [axr]’s specialist sales and marketing recruitment team will introduce you to the [axr] network of established senior leaders, and a handpicked group of future aspiring leaders who have it all in front of them.
You’ll learn what it’s like in the top job and how to get there.
You can also expect bonus career episodes on how to work with recruiters, write a resume and smash an interview, as well as our very popular market updates.
It’s the podcast that has it all. You just can’t get this career advice anywhere else!
Episodes
131 episodes
Episode 117: Amy Darvill,Marketing Director at Vinarchy | Mastering Your Craft, Influencing with Confidence, and Leading Through Strategy
This 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 mergi...
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Episode 116: Michelle Foley, Chief Customer Officer ANZ at The Arnott's Group | Understanding your Customer, Staying Curious and Becoming an Impactful Leader
In 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 adaptab...
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Episode 115: Sarah Quinn, Head of Independents at Campari | Backing Yourself, Driving Strategy, and Being Effective in Sales and Leadership
In 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 ful...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114: Surpiya Singh, Managing Director ANZ at Blackmores | Navigating a Career through International Moves and the Importance of Brand Authenticity
In 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 refle...
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Episode 114
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Episode 113: Ben Slocombe, Head of Marketing at Liquor Marketing Group | The Full Scope of Marketing and Building a Strong Network
In 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 car...
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Episode 113
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Episode 112: Eddie Balemian, General Manager ANZ at Perrigo Company | Leading Growth & Consumer Health Innovation
In 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 ...
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Episode 111: Toby Hilliam, CEO of Appetise | Revolutionising Meal Planning & Consumer Insight
In 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 ...
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Episode 110: Samantha Hutson, General Manager at Nudie Foods | Sales, Category, and Strategy. Inside Samantha Hutson’s GM Mindset.
In 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...
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Episode 109: Tom Press, Sales Director at Key Pharmaceuticals | From FMCG to Tech and Back Again
In 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. To...
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Episode 109
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Episode 108: Graham Fairbairn, Head of Sales & Marketing for Mutti | Growing a Category and Being a Global Citizen
In 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 a...
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Episode 108
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Episode 107: Dan Bitti, APAC Marketing Director & Justin O'Sullivan, Sales Director for Jack Link's | When Sales and Marketing Collide
In 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 journ...
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Episode 107
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Episode 106: Kerry (Kez) Appathurai, National Sales Director at Lion | Women in Leadership and Building Trust with your Team
We’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...
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Episode 106
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Episode 105: Job market update with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
In 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: <...
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Episode 105
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Episode 104: Discussing the [axr] 2025 Salary Guide with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Back 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, Marketi...
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Episode 104
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Episode 103: [axr] career advice | How to resign
In 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 ro...
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Episode 103
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Episode 102: [axr] career advice | How to be interview ready
In 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 ...
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Episode 102
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Episode 101: [axr] career advice | How to write a good resume
In 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 ...
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Episode 101
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Episode 100: [axr] Live Event | Turning the tables | Mike Dickson gets interviewed
To 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!! ...
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Episode 100
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Episode 99: Clare Darroch, Global Director of Sales for Vida Glow | The Fun of Sales and Prioritising What's Important
As 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: Fall...
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Episode 99
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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
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: ...
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Episode 98
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Episode 97: Future Leader Series | Samantha Corrigan, Customer Marketing Manager for SC Johnson, talks career progression, mentoring and side hustles
In 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 ep...
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Episode 97
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Episode 96: Future Leader Series | Matthew May, Head of Sales at Woolworth, stalks FMCG complexities, and developing as a leader
In 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 ...
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Episode 96
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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
In 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 loyalt...
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Episode 95
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Episode 94: Steve Dumpleton, Founder of NorthStar | Negotiating your Way to Career Success
In 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 nego...
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Episode 94
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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
In 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 Cu...
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Episode 93
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