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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
156 episodes
Episode 142: Ben Gibson | Inside FMCG Leadership: Ben Gibson on Building Brands, Sales, and Scaling Startups
In 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,...
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Episode 141: Leigh Coppin and Iain Shedden | No Slow Maybes: Leadership, Clarity & Growth in FMCG
In 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 a...
Episode 140: Florence Paoli | International Careers, Inclusive Leadership & Embracing AI
In 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 a...
Episode 139: Alex Barsley | From Farm Roots to General Manager: An Unconventional Commercial Career
In 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 ...
Episode 138: Briar Keenan | Carving Your Own Path: From FMCG Leader to Commercial Excellence Consultant
In 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 g...
Episode 137: Glen Scarlett | No Straight Lines: Building a Sales Career Through Experience
In 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.Growi...
Episode 136: Talent Wrap 2026: Hiring, Careers & What’s Coming Next
In 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...
Episode 135: Discussing the [axr] 2026 Salary Guide with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Back 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, Marketi...
Episode 134: [axr] Career Advice | How to Get the Most out of your Recruitment Process as the Hiring Manager
In 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 t...
Episode 133: [axr] Career Advice | How to Navigate the Recruitment Process as the Candidate
In 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...
Episode 132: [axr] Career Advice | How to Make Great Career Decisions
In 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 ...
Episode 131: [axr] Career Advice | How to get promoted
In 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. F...
Episode 130: James Deysel | How Field Sales Shaped a Marketing Leader
In 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...
Episode 129: MindPick Special: Shaping Tomorrow’s Talent: Insights from MindPick Mentors Jon Bradshaw & Chris Baddock
In 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 co...
Episode 128: Alanna Gibson and Grant Howard | Two Paths, One Purpose: How Fever-Tree’s Leaders Built Careers in Sales & Strategy
In 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.Origi...
Episode 127: Adam Vine-Hill and Tess Gerrand | From Rowing to Revenue: Navigating Career Transitions, Family, and the FMCG World
In 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 & Executio...
Episode 126: Donna Oakley-Davies | Purpose, People, and the Power of Food
In 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 ne...
Episode 125: Seb Brandt | The Deliberate Detour
In 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 Unite...
Episode 124: Natalie Woolley | Borderless Brands: From Singapore to Suntory - Navigating Global Markets with a Modern Trade Mindset
In 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 rais...
Episode 123: Holly Gregory and Keith Quigg | The Joe Berry Spotlight: A Conversation with 2025 Winner Holly Gregory & Director Keith Quigg
In 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...
Episode 122: Nicole Dennis, Commercial Director at Diageo | The Resilient Leader: From Rural Roots to Global Brands
In 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 ...
Episode 121: Dan Crabtree, Senior Sales Director at PepsiCo | From Shop Floor to Sales Leadership: Navigating Retail, FMCG, and Strategic Customer Growth
In 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 u...
Episode 120: MindPick Special: Amy Smith of Mutti and Travis Miller on how the MindPick program has helped them accelerate their careers.
In 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 tru...
Episode 119: Brad Madigan, Managing Director at Brown-Forman ANZPI Balancing Strategic Vision, Commercial Execution, and Leadership at Every Level
We’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 ...
Episode 118: James Powers, National Business Manager at Bobby| Balancing Strategic Vision, Commercial Execution, and Leadership at Every Level
Ever 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 ...