Senior Brand Manager – Royal Salute (FTC until Dec 2026)
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees worldwide. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including Absolut, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet, Jameson, Martell, Havana Club, Beefeater, etc.
Manager: Head of Brand Architecture & Activation – Royal Salute & MidletonTeam: MarketingLocation: Chiswick, London
We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.
Responsibilities
- Lead the High End Collection (HEC) Restage (RS30, RS32, RS38)
- Own the new box design development for RS30/32/38, ensuring artwork delivery is on track for Q3 FY27 dispatch.
- Align HEC toolkit requirements (key visuals, hero video, media materials) with key markets and oversee delivery.
- Coordinate existing stock depletion timelines with key markets throughout the restage process.
- Nurture the 62 Gun Salute Limited Editions Platform
- Oversee the development of new limited editions for the 62 Gun Salute platform (NPD).
- Support roll-out of permanent collection in key markets by conducting an audit on performance and proposing an action plan.
- Lead the Coronation of William NPD
- Align product positioning and strategy for the William edition.
- Lead artwork and design sign‑off, ensuring product reaches golden sample and Gate 3 milestones.
- Maintain commercial stage‑gate momentum and market alignment throughout the development process.
- Business Continuity & Cross‑functional Collaboration
- Manage the marketing budget across the three project workstreams.
- Oversee P&L and stage‑gate processes for the NPD pipeline.
- Maintain strong alignment with global markets, GTR, and cross‑functional teams throughout the cover period.
- Support and develop the Brand Manager, ensuring team continuity and momentum during the cover period.
Qualifications
- Experienced brand leader within prestige consumer goods or lifestyle brands.
- Comfortable managing complex, cross‑functional projects.
- Detail‑oriented yet strategically minded.
- Passionate about storytelling, craftsmanship and luxury experiences.
- Energised by building brands with cultural relevance and long‑term impact.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance, income protection and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- 28 days’ annual holiday, employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more.
- Employee shop allowance and discounts from high street retailers.
- Regular events in the office bar, employee‑run networks and a culture of flexibility and trust.
- Tools and resources to support wellbeing and mental fitness.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you wish.
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