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
140 episodes
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 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 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 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 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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52:46
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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