Brand Manager, GTR (Fixed Term)

What makes this a great opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead a significant category for Global travel retail (biggest category) involving high visibility opportunities with multiple stakeholders – including leadership meetings with customers, global brand houses, and internal GTR leadership
• Opportunity to work on historic and growing brands, shaping and implementing brand strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Chance to lead integrated marketing initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
• Collaborate across regions to enhance Suntory Global Spirit’s marketing impact and reinforce our position in the premium spirits market.

Role Responsibilities

Support the development and growth of our portfolio of Gin and tequila brands across the GTR global footprint with a particular focus on our lead brands Roku and Tres Gen (supported by Sipsmith, Larios, Hornitos, El Tesoro) by incorporating the full integrated marketing mix in the brand plans.

Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute mid and long-term brand strategies integrating the full marketing mix within the Gin & Tequila portfolio, focusing on innovation,  market allocations, 6P’s in coordination with CMM’s for full funnel plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment with the Global Brand strategy, localizing plans for specific market channels with a specific focus on 5+10 locations and other key strategic locations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver on the Brand’s growth plan and innovation pipeline.
• Create and maintain brand toolkit and guidelines to empower commercial teams in delivering high-quality brand activations.
• Collaborate with Innovation team to create launch assets for new innovations

Consumer Insight:

• Utilize cultural, competitor, and consumer insights to inform brand strategy development and execution.
• Collaborate with category team to analyse consumer behaviour and market dynamics to derive actionable insights for brand growth.
• Maintain strong financial acumen, managing budgets and making recommendations based on financial analysis.

Brand Stewardship:

• Embed the Brand’s core identity into all strategies, ensuring consistent nurturing and strengthening of brand equity.
• Oversee the implementation of distinctive design codes and messaging across all marketing channels to enhance brand visibility and recall.
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Experience Design & Delivery:

• Lead the development of impactful brand experiences that resonate with consumers and engage trade partners.
• Establish a culture of accountability by tracking brand performance against key KPIs and facilitating regular performance reviews.
• Ensure that marketing plans align with financial targets and are executed within budget constraints

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in Brand Management in Spirits or GTR (Travel Retail)
• University degree BS/BA or equivalent
• English proficiency in writing, meetings, and presentations.