Job Introduction
Are you an experienced and tenacious marketer looking for a new challenge that will stretch your leadership and creative capabilities? We are looking for a Head of Marketing for Monkey Shoulder who will lead one of the most exciting Whisky brands in the UK market as the brand moves into an incredibly exciting phase of development.
Main Responsibility
The Head of Marketing will lead the strategy, planning and execution for Monkey Shoulder interpreting Global Brand Strategies to define and prioritise the local market approach. Lead the development of the brand's Integrated Business Plan (IBP) and brand activities to achieve market share and brand equity targets. Align plans with global stakeholders and lead direct reports, cross-functional and agency teams to execute best in class campaigns and activations.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is required to bring 7-10 years of experience in brand marketing leading well established and/or challenger brands. The candidate will be accomplished in insight driven planning complimented by strong commercial acumen. They will be able to demonstrate impactful stakeholder influencing skills and set clear direction for the wider business. In addition they will be well versed in creative ideation, managing high quality execution and strong analytical skills.
Additional skills and qualifications:
* Degree level qualification in marketing is preferred.
* Proven experience of brand leadership, including responsibility for creating brand strategy and full market mix development.
* A proven track record of developing working relationships and a strong business acumen.
* Experience leading brand communications and providing strategic guidance for an organization.
* Experience leading and mentoring a team of direct reports.
* Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation.
* Experience of P&L analysis and key financial metrics.
* Advanced influencing and stakeholder management skills.
What we can offer you
* We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
* Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to 'buy' or 'sell' some holiday entitlement.
* Private Healthcare and (remote GP service).
* Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
* Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
* Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
* Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
* Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
* Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
* Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to "Have your best work day everyday".
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.
William Grant & Sons