Brand Manager (f/m/d)

at  Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard, the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod. The Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 19,000 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 80 “Market Companies” established in each key market. The strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics.
Malibu is our #1 Brand in the Netherlands and was a key contributor over the last 10 years to the development of the company in Benelux. The brand is also the strongest brand in our portfolio in terms of brand awareness, driven by its engaging activations and out-of-the-box campaigns.
We are looking for our next Benelux Malibu Brand Manager to join our Marketing Department and keep developing this business across Benelux.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Have the ownership of the P&L and accountability for the financial results of the brand.
• Manage the A&P budget and decide for the most efficient and effective allocation.
• Be up to date on the financial, market and media performance of the brand.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing.
• Stakeholder management/cross-department collaboration
• At least 1-5 years’ experience in an equivalent position within the FMCG market or a similar market is required to perform in this position.
• Strong brand and consumer understanding, capable of designing brand positioning, capturing consumer insight and translating them into concrete, actionable, marketing plans.
• Strong analytical & project management skills.
• Strong brand sensitivity with a passion for trends and consumer understanding.
• Think strategic and translates this into actionable plans.
• Analytical skills and comfortable with working with numbers.
• Preference for strong knowledge on PR, Influencers strategy, Digital and L3F (both on trade and off trade).
• English fluent spoken and written is a must, Dutch and/or French will be a plus.
• Travel: up to 10% of the time.
• The position is based in Brussels, Belgium but will require participation to events, meetings inside/outside Brussels or the country and occasionally outside office hours. Occasional travel abroad for international meetings will be required.

As Brand Manager you will have the full ownership of developing strategies that drive growth and brand equity in both The Netherlands and Belgium. You will deploy a plan engaging consumer around our brand platforms through media campaigns and activations.