BRAND PORTFOLIO MANAGER – EMEA

Responsible for executing activities to make Sazerac brands locally relevant, with a focus on Fireball, Buffalo Trace, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, and Paddy across Europe, Middle East, RSA. Tailor Global marketing strategies to local markets and execute plans to accelerate brand awareness and consumption across markets. Work collaboratively with distributors, global/local sales and broader marketing organization to ensure brand building fundamentals and campaigns are executed successfully.

o Lead the execution of campaigns on assigned categories/brands from concept to perfect in-store execution, making global strategies locally relevant. For managed brands/projects, develop marketing activation plans, budgets, standards, channel & pricing strategy and ensure plan is executed to reach sales and profit objectives. Identify and see through to completion areas to save money, improve efficiency and add value to the company.
o Localize Global Marketing tool kits and brand strategies, ensuring alignment with Global Brand strategies.
o Work cross functionally to execute the brand build strategy for assigned categories/brands into a viable and profitable global consumer business consistent with the company's overall strategy and goals. Support the development of local brand execution strategies to achieve consumer objectives and solve customer problems.
o Prioritize time & resources on assigned categories/brands and most critical projects to achieving volume, profit and KPI targets. Use available tools and other resources to measure and analyze progress against business goals.
o Lead and/or support the management of agency efforts, both internally and in partnership with global distributors, in delivering effective & efficient creative solutions, packaging, marketing materials, promotion, public relations and media for assigned category/brand programs.
o For assigned categories/brands, support the execution of company process to concept, plan, develop, launch and successfully execute new products that drive growth. Navigate new projects through internal cross-functional teams and processes leading to on-time & on budget delivery.
o Establish well organized priorities for yourself. Ensure project team members understand their roles, updates are posted, and priorities are successfully completed. Monitor progress and use system to inform against priorities.

Qualifications/Requirements
MUST
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Budgeting, planning and/or financial analysis experience.
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
• Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• 5 years Business experience, at least
• 5 years relevant experience (minimum)

PREFERRED
• 5-10 years relevant experience (minimum)
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing or Communications
• Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
• 3 years implementation or project management experience.
• 3 years Alcoholic Beverage Industry compliance experience