We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) - 42,000 people across 31 countries, working together to make, move, and sell some of the world's most loved beverages. As a leading global consumer goods company, we support 4 million customers and continue to invest in new products and innovation to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks each day.
In Australia, our portfolio includes the Coca-Cola family of products and well-loved brands such as Sprite, Fanta, Monster and Mother Energy, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Billson's, and Grinders Coffee.
The Prospect
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an established and high-performing territory across
Rockhampton, Gladstone, Blackwater and Emerald
, driving growth for both our customers and some of the world's most iconic brands.
As a permanent full-time
District Sales Manager
, you'll lead a team of five Business Development Executives, spending the majority of your time coaching in the field, building capability and driving execution excellence. You'll empower your team to identify and activate opportunities across range, space, visibility and pricing, helping customers grow while delivering strong commercial outcomes for CCEP.
You'll also build strong relationships with key customers and collaborate closely with internal teams including Equipment Services, Logistics and the National Sales Centre to ensure we consistently deliver on our customer commitments.
This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys being out in market, developing people and leading from the front. You'll be given the autonomy to run your territory like your own business while being backed by a global organisation known for developing exceptional talent.
The role includes approximately
one overnight stay per month within the territory and one interstate trip per quarter
.
About You
You're an energetic and commercially-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to inspire high performance in others.
You bring:




Proven success in sales, business development or customer-facing environments
Strong coaching and leadership capability, with a passion for developing people
The ability to drive accountability and consistently deliver results
Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
Commercial acumen and confidence using data to inform decisions
Strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills
Resilience, adaptability and a growth mindset
A customer-first approach and a passion for winning in the market
Whether you're an experienced people leader or a high-performing sales professional ready to take the next step, you'll bring fresh energy, new ideas and a genuine desire to help your team succeed.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leading and developing a team of five Business Development Executives
Driving sales, profitability, RED scores and executional KPIs across the territory
Coaching and developing team members through regular in-field route rides and training
Building strong and sustainable customer relationships
Executing channel and customer strategies in line with business priorities
Identifying and delivering mutually beneficial growth opportunities for customers and CCEP
Driving compliance, execution excellence and commercial discipline
Partnering cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer outcomes
Creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing team culture
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is committed to an inclusive, equitable and safe workplace where everyone is supported. If you need any accessibility adjustments during the process, please let us know. Your wellbeing matters to us.
When you join CCEP, you're stepping into a global organisation known for developing exceptional talent. We invest deeply in learning, mobility and long-term growth, creating an environment where your ambition is backed and your career can thrive.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, which may include references, working rights, background checks and/or medical assessments.
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📌 District Sales Manager (Rockhampton-Gladstone-Emerald)
🏢 Coca-cola European Partners
📍 Rockhampton