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VICTORIA BONNICI

Bentleigh,VIC

Summary

I am a senior commercial leader with 15+ years’ experience driving category growth and shaping sales strategy for national FMCG, alcohol, and beverage brands within ASX-listed and global organisations. I have a proven track record of generating multi-million-dollar revenue gains, leading high-performing teams, and securing strategic partnerships across on-premise, retail, and wholesale channels. Skilled in insight-driven decision making, complex negotiations, and aligning customer needs with brand strategy to unlock growth. I am passionate about driving sustainable growth through innovation, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales Manager

Fever-Tree Australia
Melbourne, VIC
03.2023 - Current

Fever-Tree is the world’s leading premium mixer brand, with AUD $750M turnover and distribution in 70+ countries. Renowned for high-quality tonics, ginger ales, and flavored sodas, it drives category leadership through innovation, strong brand presence, and global growth.

  • Built and directed the On Premise go-to-market strategy, delivering +13% YoY growth in year one and +18% in year two, while solidifying brand presence and market leadership.
  • Elevated National on premise group partnerships through collaborative joint customer business plans, driving measurable growth and heightened brand loyalty.
  • Full P&L ownership, optimising revenue, margin, and ROI to maximise business performance.
  • Led product innovation and rollouts, delivering insight-driven tools that enhanced execution and informed strategic decisions.
  • Mentored and led the channel sales team to consistently exceed revenue targets while strengthening capability and customer impact.

National Sales Manager

Saintly Beverage Co.
Melbourne, VIC
09.2022 - 02.2023

Saintly Beverage Company was an Australian beverage company focused on developing and distributing premium drinks across on premise and retail channels. Recognised for agile go-to-market strategies and strong account partnerships, Saintly was purchase by Superdrop in 2023.

  • Managed a diverse portfolio of national accounts across On Premise, Independent Retail, and e-commerce channels, driving category performance and customer engagement.
  • Increased On Premise distribution for Saintly, izzi, and Noot RTDs, driving significant revenue growth in a matter of months.
  • Launched Saintly spirits in On Premise, expanding trademark visibility and brand engagement.

National Account Manager- Emerging Channels

Lion Beer Australia
Melbourne, VIC
06.2021 - 08.2022

Lion is a leading beverage company in Australasia, generating AUD $2B in turnover, with fast-growing operations in the United States. The company manages a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands across beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks, including iconic Australian names such as XXXX and Tooheys, alongside innovative craft labels like Little Creatures and Stone & Wood.

  • Managed Woolworths and Coles grocery, National C&P, and Remedy Distribution.
  • Secured ranging of Heineken 0.0, James Squire Zero, and XXXX Zero across Woolworths and Coles, gaining 80%+ distribution nationally and generating an incremental $5m in revenue.
  • Implemented the first full non-alcoholic mixed pallet across 550 Woolworths stores, delivering an incremental 300k litres and resulting in incremental distribution across the network.
  • Implemented non-alcoholic JCBP process nationally, using data-driven insights to enhance ranging, promotions, and in store execution.
  • Drove the successful launch of multiple White Claw innovations, leveraging category trends to meet and exceed customer demand.

Precinct Sales Manager

Lion Beer Australia
Melbourne, VIC
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Led and developed a team of 8, overseeing a precinct territory of 1,100+ outlets and delivering $36M+ in NSR.
  • Delivered $3.8M+ in incremental revenue through strategic new business initiatives, driving growth and market expansion.
  • Won fifty competitor accounts in less than three months, driving rapid market share growth and strengthening competitive positioning.
  • Executed targeted profit mix strategies, increasing margins by $0.20 CPL while optimizing product portfolio performance.
  • Achieved 93% long-term contract renewal rate, securing ongoing revenue and customer loyalty.

National Account Manager- On Premise

Lion Beer Australia
Melbourne, VIC
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed a national On Premise portfolio generating $26M+ in annual NSR, enhancing strategic customer partnerships and driving brand presence in market.
  • Secured a majority share agreement with Red Rock, delivering 1.8M litres of incremental volume over four years.
  • Built and executed Joint Customer Business Plans (JCBPs) and conducted quarterly business reviews.
  • Achieved 100% contract renewal rate, maintaining long-term partnerships.
  • Executed national brand and marketing plans, enhancing category visibility and activation.

Key Account Manager- On Premise

Lion Beer Australia
Melbourne, VIC
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Managed key On Premise account groups, generating over $11M in annual NSR.
  • Led and developed New Business Manager to exceed $2.2M+ incremental revenue target.
  • Achieved 100% contract renewal and improved contract compliance to 95%.
  • Developed and executed joint promotional and brand plans, strengthening customer engagement.
  • Conducted quarterly business reviews to drive performance improvements, and align growth strategies with key accounts.

District Sales Manager- Immediate Consumption

Coca Cola Amatil
Sydney, NSW
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Company Overview: Coca-Cola Amatil is a major Australian and New Zealand beverage company producing and distributing iconic brands. Known for large-scale distribution networks, category leadership, and innovative market execution.
  • Led a team of 5 BDE's responsible for a territory of 1,500+ outlets generating $7M+ in annual revenue.
  • Developed new business strategies, resulting in $500k+ incremental NSR across a 12-month period.
  • Achieved 100% contract renewal and improved agreement compliance by 10% (MAT).
  • Delivered a 36% uplift in FUB revenue through targeted channel strategies and customer engagement initiatives, while expanding bottled water distribution by 5% via enhanced ranging and distribution partnerships.
  • Strengthened team performance and capability through structured coaching, training, and support programs.

Skills

  • Senior account management and complex sales negotiation
  • Sales strategy and leadership, driving national growth, and scaling start-up ventures
  • P&L ownership and revenue growth management
  • Category management and portfolio strategy development
  • Team leadership, coaching, and performance optimization
  • Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
  • Product innovation and new product launches
  • Execution & Operational Excellence

References

References available on request

Timeline

National Sales Manager

Fever-Tree Australia
03.2023 - Current

National Sales Manager

Saintly Beverage Co.
09.2022 - 02.2023

National Account Manager- Emerging Channels

Lion Beer Australia
06.2021 - 08.2022

Precinct Sales Manager

Lion Beer Australia
12.2019 - 05.2021

National Account Manager- On Premise

Lion Beer Australia
10.2018 - 11.2019

Key Account Manager- On Premise

Lion Beer Australia
08.2016 - 09.2018

District Sales Manager- Immediate Consumption

Coca Cola Amatil
06.2014 - 07.2016
VICTORIA BONNICI