Senior Brand Manager - JB RTD Portfolio

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory 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. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Senior Brand Manager - JB RTD Portfolio  

What makes this a great opportunity?

Partners the Group Marketing Manager to activate the strategic marketing direction, delivering against key growth objectives of brand health, volume, sales and profit.

Role Responsibilities

• Works with the Group Marketing Manager to develop, then lead the marketing strategy for the brands within the portfolio
• Plan and manage annual brand plan (ATL/ BTL, on/ off) and liaise directly with agencies and Global Brand House to develop programs.
• Deliver brand plans on time and to budget, with Brand House alignment
• Build effective working relationships with the adjacent teams (Category, Shopper, Finance) to gain input, alignment and support of marketing activities e.g. business reviews.
• Develop above the line communication programs, briefs and media schedule with effective ROI for all proposed strategies
• Efficient management of brand A&P budgets (do more with less)
• Communication of brand standards, plans, strategy, and marketing programs to key stakeholders (internal & external) – Oceania and Global
• Regular brand performance and health reviews, tracking, and reporting – strong expertise in Aztec/ Nielsen and Roy Morgan
• Develop NPD strategies for future growth of the brands. Especially with reference to developing commercially valid NPD outcomes via data builds to support business case.
• Develop and manage sponsorship strategy and leverage programs to maximize each property
• Monthly reporting on market performance and progress to achieve budget for sales (ex factory & Nielsen/ Aztec/ Roy Morgan)

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 - 7 years experience in a consumer marketing environment
• Tertiary qualifications (preferably Commerce or Business with Marketing Major)
• Liquor industry experience is valued but not essential

At Beam Suntory, 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. Beam Suntory 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.