Assistant Brand Manager, Ballantine's Prestige

Job description

Are you a keen and passionate junior Marketer with creative flair, looking to develop your career as an integral member of a dynamic team within a global Marketing environment?

If so, we would love to hear from you! Our Ballantine's global Marketing team is looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to support us in the development of its Prestige range – Ballantine's 17YO, 21YO and 30YO blended Scotch whiskies.

Ballantine's is a key player in the world of Scotch. The second biggest Scotch whisky brand in the world, it is also recognised for its outstanding quality and whisky-making heritage that dates back to 1827. Not to mention the multiple industry awards we receive every year. It's an exciting time for the brand, as we aim to reinforce our prestige status, taking influence from contemporary trends and launching disruptive, ground-breaking NPD projects and communications plans in Asia and beyond.

As an Assistant Brand Manager you will be responsible for:

· Supporting with the launch of a highly strategic new NPD, to include:

- Assisting in the development of communications and mentoring assets

- Developing a drinks strategy

- Supporting key markets with their local launches and ensuring they are aligned with the global guidelines

· Developing a new drink ritual for the Prestige range to generate PR coverage and renewed excitement in the on-trade channel.
· Managing our internal business planning tool, “IBP”, co-ordinating the timely delivery of assets and developing the storybook 3 times per year.
· Supporting with the design of the new brand book, communicating the brand's new identity and positioning.
· Contributing to the development of relevant social media content.
· Supporting with internal events and more broadly winning share of heart with our lead markets.
· Monitoring, generating purchase orders and processing invoices.

As our ideal Assistant Brand Manager you will have already gained some successful work experience within the FMCG or Luxury Goods industry. You will have proven project management skills with the ability to work to set timescales and within a budget. You will be able to work autonomously but will also enjoy working within a team. You will be action-oriented and solutions-focused with strong attention to detail and good analytical skills. You will be creative, have an outgoing and positive personality and great interpersonal skills to allow you to build relationships both within our immediate team and across our internationally minded Company. A passion for Scotch whisky, karaoke and food is a plus!

This is a diverse, rewarding role set against the backdrop of a global business that offers excellent development and growth opportunities. Through working for Chivas Brothers, you join Pernod Ricard which has over 18,000 people, operating through a decentralised organisation with 6 Brand Companies and 85 Market Companies. As the world's co-leader in wine and spirits you would also join a company with international leading brands and a unique motto promoting human connection – “créateurs de convivialité”.

Application deadline: 1st August 2017