My Client with offices in South Dublin- is an established leading Drinks/ FMCG Organisation who operate across a number of categories- Wines; Spirits, Beer and Cider and due to continued growth, are now looking for a Brand Manager to join the Business.
In this role, You will report into the Commercial Director but also be expected to work closely with the Managing Director too. You will also be expected to liaise with the National Sales Manager in executing plans through the Sales Team- ( The Sales Team consist of key Account Managers for both the on and off trade and they have a Team of Sales reps to support them.)
So why this opportunity? This role offers huge exposure across various categories but there are a number of reasons why this is a must for consideration 1. The autonomy you will be given / opportunity to make the role your own 2. The Brands- in this role, you will represent a select number of brands- one in particular is a trailblazer Irish brand- that has been a massive... success both here and abroad so much so and finally 3. get to work with an experienced and fair Commercial Director- who will support you in the role and set fair and attainable targets.
This is a hybrid working role- there will be more time spent in the office at the beginning- to get to know ways of working/ and stakeholders and the role comes with a 10-15% bonus and pension – strong overall package.
(For this role, you must be based in Ireland and have 4- 6 years FMCG Brand management experience ; ( drinks/ alcohol exposure would be highly advantageous) please do not apply if you do not live here and have FMCG brand management experience- thank you)
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for growth of this specific Drinks category in line with company expectations.
• Manage the relationships with our Suppliers and implement regular reviews and consistent contact throughout the year.
• Accountable for the negotiation of A&P budgets with suppliers with the objective to increase this budget annually.
• Aim to achieve an increase in A&P available from all suppliers that will enable more effective activations across brands and have a positive impact on the company margin.
• Communicate back to CD, MD and FD quarterly on the performance of the A&P budget.
• Have regular and flowing communication with the Management Team on a weekly basis on all matters that could have a positive or negative impact on the company.
• Spend a minimum of 2 days per month in trade with the Team.
• Attend a reasonable share of industry events, such as Bloom, Whiskey Live, VFI, IHF, RAI and other industry events that may arise.
• As a manager of the business, you should bring a positive and motivated contribution to the office and team environment at all times.
• Key Requirements
· Retail/FMCG industry knowledge is a must – particularly of the Irish trade ( min of 3-6 years).
· Strong Commercial acumen and interpersonal and influencing skills.
· Understand the roles & differing objectives of brand principals and distributors
· Ability to plan and prioritize is key and to work/ think at pace.
For more information please feel free to give me a call on 087 977 2742 or email me at [email protected] . All applications are treated confidentially
Dublin Ireland