Senior Brand Manager - Royal Salute (FTC until Dec 2026)Your manager: Head of Brand Architecture & Activation - Royal Salute & MidletonTeam: MarketingLocation: Chiswick, LondonWe operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.Be part of something bigWe are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. 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 with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.Here in the UKIn the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK marketChivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolioPernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.Your new teamThis position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.Royal Salute is not simply a Scotch whisky, it is a world of nobility, craftsmanship and modern cultural relevance. As the brand continues to evolve through bold limited editions and elevated luxury experiences, we are seeking a Senior Brand Manager to cover a period of parental leave and deliver three critical projects that will shape its next chapter.This role has a focused remit across three high-priority workstreams: the High End Collection restage (RS30, RS32, RS38), the 62 Gun Salute Limited Editions programme, and the Coronation of William NPD. You will own these projects end-to-end, ensuring momentum is maintained and commercial milestones are hit during the cover period.Your unique contributionNote, this is a fixed term contract until late December 2026.This role will have 4 main areas of responsibility.1. 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 dispatchAlign HEC toolkit requirements (KVs, hero video, media materials) with key markets and oversee deliveryCoordinate existing stock depletion timelines with key markets throughout the restage process2. Nurture the 62 Gun Salute Limited Editions PlatformOversee 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 propose action plan3. Lead the Coronation of William NPDAlign product positioning and strategy for the William editionLead artwork and design sign-off, ensuring product reaches golden sample and Gate 3 milestonesMaintain commercial stage-gate momentum and market alignment throughout the development process4. Business Continuity & Cross-functional CollaborationManage the marketing budget across the three project workstreamsOversee P&L and stage-gate processes for the NPD pipelineMaintain strong alignment with global markets, GTR, and cross-functional teams throughout the cover periodSupport and develop the Brand Manager, ensuring team continuity and momentum during the cover periodWho you’ll be working withInternally, you’ll work with Brand Managers, Consumer Insights, Commercial teams, and cross-functional colleagues in NPD and packaging.Externally, your contacts will ill include creative agencies, production partners, and brand ambassadors involved in campaign delivery and brand education.Your blend of talentThis position could be right for you if you are:An experienced brand leader within Prestige consumer goods or lifestyle brandsComfortable managing complex, cross-functional projectsDetail-oriented yet strategically mindedPassionate about storytelling, craftsmanship and luxury experiencesEnergised by building brands with cultural relevance and long-term impactOur mix of benefitsFor your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard WayWe have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.We’re committed to diversity and inclusionPeople are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.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 so wish.Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.Responsible drinkingAs ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.Job Posting End Date:2026-06-01Target Hire Date:2026-05-12Target End Date:2026-11-13
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