Requisition Id: 2271
Location:Helsinki, FI, 100
About Edrington
Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic and Noble Oak American Whiskey. Edrington also has strategic partnerships for No.3 London Dry Gin and Wyoming Whiskey.
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Contract: Permanent employment
Starting: Mutual agreement

Remuneration and Package

• Hybrid working
• Modern family leave
• 30 vacation days per year
• Annual bonus programme
• Additional insurance plans
• Collective bargaining agreement (Työehtosopimus)
• 400 EUR Health Care allowance (Terveydenhuollon tuki) per year

Position Summary
Reporting to the Country Manager, the focus of the role is to grow the Edrington portfolio within on-trade (bars & restaurants). Special focus on developing the super- & ultra-premium portfolio in influential bars and restaurants, mainly in the capital area. This includes building strong customer relationships and executing thorough customer plans for key customers. As well as, executing leading brand activations in collaboration with Brand Ambassadors and Trade Marketing Manager.
Key responsibilities also include supporting the Finnish off-trade strategy by implementing coordinated on-trade launches to align with off-trade.

THE JOB ALSO INCLUDES:

• Enhance Edrington’s presence in luxury and strategic outlets in the capital area by driving distribution, rotation, and brand presence at new and existing customers.
• Build strong customer engagement within fine dining restaurants and premium cocktail bars to grow Edrington super- & ultra-premium portfolio.
• Establish strong customer base by closing new contracts and managing customer P&L.
• Implement and execute leading brand activations and campaigns at key customers, assigned by Country manager or local Trade Marketing Manager.
• Deliver defined actions to support off-trade strategy, including new launches.
• Participate in trade/consumer/wholesaler fairs and product launches.
  About You
  For this position we are seeking a colleague who will be acting as a role model by driving our company values. We also believe that you are a creative and pro-active team-player who is not afraid to take ownership and drive own projects. We collaborate daily with our colleagues cross boarders which is why it’s important that you feel comfortable speaking and writing in English.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS;

• Minimum: secondary school graduate and/or relevant education
• Sales experience with a proven track record of success
• Strong negotiation skills, business mindset and have good financial acumen
• Skilled at building social networks and fostering strong relationships
• Understanding of the Luxury goods market
• Experience with FMCG sales, with luxury goods is a plus
• Understanding of the on-trade channel, with experience is a plus

Please refer the Job description for details