Your Future in Sales & Marketing
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About
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
- Episode 142: Ben Gibson | Inside FMCG Leadership: Ben Gibson on Building Brands, Sales, and Scaling Startups
Send us Fan Mail 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 w…
- Episode 141: Leigh Coppin and Iain Shedden | No Slow Maybes: Leadership, Clarity & Growth in FMCG
Send us Fan Mail 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 calculat…
- Episode 140: Florence Paoli | International Careers, Inclusive Leadership & Embracing AI
Send us Fan Mail 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,…
- Episode 139: Alex Barsley | From Farm Roots to General Manager: An Unconventional Commercial Career
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 138: Briar Keenan | Carving Your Own Path: From FMCG Leader to Commercial Excellence Consultant
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 137: Glen Scarlett | No Straight Lines: Building a Sales Career Through Experience
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 136: Talent Wrap 2026: Hiring, Careers & What’s Coming Next
Send us Fan Mail 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 ex…
- Episode 135: Discussing the [axr] 2026 Salary Guide with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Send us Fan Mail 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, Marketing, Categor…
- Episode 134: [axr] Career Advice | How to Get the Most out of your Recruitment Process as the Hiring Manager
Send us Fan Mail 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 br…
- Episode 133: [axr] Career Advice | How to Navigate the Recruitment Process as the Candidate
Send us Fan Mail 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 stron…
- Episode 132: [axr] Career Advice | How to Make Great Career Decisions
Send us Fan Mail 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 gre…
- Episode 131: [axr] Career Advice | How to get promoted
Send us Fan Mail 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 p…
- Episode 130: James Deysel | How Field Sales Shaped a Marketing Leader
Send us Fan Mail 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 lif…
- Episode 129: MindPick Special: Shaping Tomorrow’s Talent: Insights from MindPick Mentors Jon Bradshaw & Chris Baddock
Send us Fan Mail 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 the…
- Episode 128: Alanna Gibson and Grant Howard | Two Paths, One Purpose: How Fever-Tree’s Leaders Built Careers in Sales & Strategy
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 127: Adam Vine-Hill and Tess Gerrand | From Rowing to Revenue: Navigating Career Transitions, Family, and the FMCG World
Send us Fan Mail 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 Categor…
- Episode 126: Donna Oakley-Davies | Purpose, People, and the Power of Food
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 125: Seb Brandt | The Deliberate Detour
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 124: Natalie Woolley | Borderless Brands: From Singapore to Suntory - Navigating Global Markets with a Modern Trade Mindset
Send us Fan Mail 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 U…
- Episode 123: Holly Gregory and Keith Quigg | The Joe Berry Spotlight: A Conversation with 2025 Winner Holly Gregory & Director Keith Quigg
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 122: Nicole Dennis, Commercial Director at Diageo | The Resilient Leader: From Rural Roots to Global Brands
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 121: Dan Crabtree, Senior Sales Director at PepsiCo | From Shop Floor to Sales Leadership: Navigating Retail, FMCG, and Strategic Customer Growth
Send us Fan Mail 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 comp…
- Episode 120: MindPick Special: Amy Smith of Mutti and Travis Miller on how the MindPick program has helped them accelerate their careers.
Send us Fan Mail 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 trust is bu…
- Episode 119: Brad Madigan, Managing Director at Brown-Forman ANZPI Balancing Strategic Vision, Commercial Execution, and Leadership at Every Level
Send us Fan Mail 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 transformat…
- Episode 118: James Powers, National Business Manager at Bobby| Balancing Strategic Vision, Commercial Execution, and Leadership at Every Level
Send us Fan Mail 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 all its depth…
- Episode 117: Amy Darvill,Marketing Director at Vinarchy | Mastering Your Craft, Influencing with Confidence, and Leading Through Strategy
Send us Fan Mail 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 g…
- Episode 116: Michelle Foley, Chief Customer Officer ANZ at The Arnott's Group | Understanding your Customer, Staying Curious and Becoming an Impactful Leader
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 115: Sarah Quinn, Head of Independents at Campari | Backing Yourself, Driving Strategy, and Being Effective in Sales and Leadership
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 114: Surpiya Singh, Managing Director ANZ at Blackmores | Navigating a Career through International Moves and the Importance of Brand Authenticity
Send us Fan Mail 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 brand…
- Episode 113: Ben Slocombe, Head of Marketing at Liquor Marketing Group | The Full Scope of Marketing and Building a Strong Network
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 112: Eddie Balemian, General Manager ANZ at Perrigo Company | Leading Growth & Consumer Health Innovation
Send us Fan Mail 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 le…
- Episode 111: Toby Hilliam, CEO of Appetise | Revolutionising Meal Planning & Consumer Insight
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 110: Samantha Hutson, General Manager at Nudie Foods | Sales, Category, and Strategy. Inside Samantha Hutson’s GM Mindset.
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 109: Tom Press, Sales Director at Key Pharmaceuticals | From FMCG to Tech and Back Again
Send us Fan Mail 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 b…
- Episode 108: Graham Fairbairn, Head of Sales & Marketing for Mutti | Growing a Category and Being a Global Citizen
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 107: Dan Bitti, APAC Marketing Director & Justin O'Sullivan, Sales Director for Jack Link's | When Sales and Marketing Collide
Send us Fan Mail 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 i…
- Episode 106: Kerry (Kez) Appathurai, National Sales Director at Lion | Women in Leadership and Building Trust with your Team
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 105: Job market update with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Send us Fan Mail 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 ta…
- Episode 104: Discussing the [axr] 2025 Salary Guide with Andrew Cannock & Ben Carnegie
Send us Fan Mail 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, Marketing & Catego…
- Episode 103: [axr] career advice | How to resign
Send us Fan Mail 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 role…
- Episode 102: [axr] career advice | How to be interview ready
Send us Fan Mail 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 Demon…
- Episode 101: [axr] career advice | How to write a good resume
Send us Fan Mail 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 si…
- Episode 100: [axr] Live Event | Turning the tables | Mike Dickson gets interviewed
Send us Fan Mail 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 inter…
- Episode 99: Clare Darroch, Global Director of Sales for Vida Glow | The Fun of Sales and Prioritising What's Important
Send us Fan Mail 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:…
- 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
Send us Fan Mail 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: Fav…
- Episode 97: Future Leader Series | Samantha Corrigan, Customer Marketing Manager for SC Johnson, talks career progression, mentoring and side hustles
Send us Fan Mail 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 episo…
- Episode 96: Future Leader Series | Matthew May, Head of Sales at Woolworth, stalks FMCG complexities, and developing as a leader
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- 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
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Episode 94: Steve Dumpleton, Founder of NorthStar | Negotiating your Way to Career Success
Send us Fan Mail 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 suc…
- 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
Send us Fan Mail 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 (Michel…