Brand Manager, Global Innovation

About the role

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet® Gin, and Skrewball™ whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Responsibilities

• Bring to life the Global Innovation team vision with both a local focus on the needs of lead markets and global partnership to co-create innovation with Brand Units.
• Develop a robust three-year pipeline working across the biggest Brand(s) to influence and drive growth.
• Contribute to pipeline development on Absolut, Malibu or Kahlúa in conjunction with Local Brand Marketing Teams and Brand Unit.
• Create and manage an Innovation roadmap & KPIs according to the business needs/strategy of the brand and markets.
• Foster strong collaboration and interaction with cross-functional partners, local and global brands.
• Scope of Role: Indirect Reports, Key external contacts, Key internal contacts, Budget responsibility, Geographical scope, Travel (as % work time).

Requirements

• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven Innovation Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, such as supporting innovation teams in the F&B or Spirits industry in North America or globally within a large established organization; other relevant experience such as BelAlc Brand Management, within an innovation agency, within a design team, Project Management experience or technical spirits experience in R+D a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic innovation platforms/framework.
• Ability to deliver strong incremental innovation pipeline opportunities, Creative and analytical talent to optimize ideas grounded in consumer/market insights.
• Drive collaboration to move projects forward in a complex, matrix organizational structure.
• Financial experience to work the P&L and manage costs while staying true to the "must have" innovation deliverables.
• Proven ability to influence and drive action working with cross-functional teams (internal and external to Pernod Ricard).
• Languages: English (must have excellent/fluent business proficiency in written and verbal communication); Spanish or French a plus.
• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills - ability to drive overall project management, understand critical path and manage to deadlines in a complex environment.
• Technical skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Proven Innovation Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, such as supporting innovation teams in the F&B or Spirits industry in North America or globally within a large established organization; other relevant experience such as BelAlc Brand Management, within an innovation agency, within a design team, Project Management experience or technical spirits experience in R+D a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic innovation platforms/framework.
• Ability to deliver strong incremental innovation pipeline opportunities, Creative and analytical talent to optimize ideas grounded in consumer/market insights.
• Drive collaboration to move projects forward in a complex, matrix organizational structure.
• Financial experience to work the P&L and manage costs while staying true to the "must have" innovation deliverables.
• Proven ability to influence and drive action working with cross-functional teams (internal and external to Pernod Ricard).
• Languages: English (must have excellent/fluent business proficiency in written and verbal communication); Spanish or French a plus.
• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills - ability to drive overall project management, understand critical path and manage to deadlines in a complex environment.
• Technical skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams.

Benefits

We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team's schedules.

Pay

The salary range for this role, based in New York, is $107,360.00 to $134,200.00. The range may vary if the role outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate's experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Schedule

This role offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit Pernod Ricard USA Application Page.