At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity?
The Brand Manager Eastern Europe & CIS is an exciting opportunity to drive the success of our premium spirits portfolio across Eastern Europe.
Blending strategic and operational leadership of a portfolio of Suntory Global Spirits brands, you will work to achieve defined Marketing- as well as agreed volume, net sales, profit, and growth objectives.
Role Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of long-term growth strategies for the defined brands aligned with the company vision and defined objectives and targets.
- Development, implementation and tracking of the annual Brand Plans and Activity Grid
- Agency Management and coordination focus on BTL supported by ATL
- Building, implementation and tracking of consumer and brand activations.
- Setting and driving brand presence and visibility across key channels
- Management and Control of the annual Marketing Budget
- Definition and tracking of brand KPIs.
- Close cooperation with Suntory partners in selected markets
- Cross functional working with key departments to achieve annual targets and objectives (Commercial Team, Brand Houses, International Team, Finance, Supply Chain,)
- Leading and coaching marketing/trade team on distributor side
- Playing Brand Ambassador role to build full understanding and passion behind Suntory Global Spirits brands on distributor side.
- Close cooperation with Business Development Manager
Qualifications
- Min 2 years of Brand/Trade Marketing experience in an international FMCG company with cross country scope, preferably in Spirits
- Degree qualified with focus on Marketing or related subjects
- Proven track record in managing a Masterbrand with multiple categories or a portfolio of brands.
- Proven experience in the areas of BTL and ATL
- Ability to understand sales fundamentals and interest to develop close Marketing/sales relationship to achieve business goals.
- Knowledge of on-trade and off trade is a plus.
Competencies
- Strong leadership skills
- Strategic and visionary thinking combined with strong analytical skills.
- Well-developed business sense
- High communication and strategic influencing skills
- Flexible self-starter able to set priorities and to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
- Team player with the ability to listen, cultural sensitivity and the proven skill to work in an inter-cultural environment.
- Inspiring and convincing personality
- Can-do mentality
- Readiness for business travels (not relevant in case of Ukraine for the moment)
- Fluent in English
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.