Global Head of Marketing (VP), House of Whiskey and Rum - Campari Group : Job Details

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

Lead the development of powerful strategic marketing processes and tools to support brand activation and growth in all the core, potential and seeding countries. The role will be focused on our Whiskey & Rum portfolio and will count with a team responsible for Global Marketing, Brand PR, Brand Home, Innovation and Customer and Channel Strategy.

Mission/Objectives

As a key member of the House of Brands team, the Marketing Head will be responsible for the development and sharing with the Markets of powerful strategic marketing processes and tools in support of brand activation and growth.

The Marketing Head will act as business partner and champion between local Markets along the whole marketing cycle, from brand strategy definition to execution, with regards to both Global and Regional Priorities, with the aim to consolidate and improve the overall strategic planning cycle of the Group as well as better leverage brand building initiatives across geographies.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

GLOBAL BRAND POSITIONING

• Lead all stages of the positioning process, in collaboration with the Global Marketing Senior Directors and Brand Managers, and liaising with the global Consumer Insight role, to guarantee a proper balance between creative and structured strategic thinking throughout the process.

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Lead the NPD process, in collaboration with the Head of Supply Chain, to ensure a strong engagement of (leading) local Markets along the innovation process.

MARKETING TOOL KIT

Ensure proper and timely delivery to the Markets of a broad and rich Marketing Tool Kit on how to execute the global brand's growth strategy in the market to activate and expand the brand, including:

• straightforward guidelines and initiatives for RTM setting and development, both within the on-premise and off-trade channels
• Brand PR, Digital and Events approach, guidelines, and content to be developed/adapted locally.
• A&P investment strategy based on global brand portfolio strategy

MARKETING PLANS

• Facilitate equity coherence check of local Marketing Plans, advertising brief, and concept idea.
• Maximize the working budget by consolidating non-working investments. Maximize the utilization of global assets.

BRAND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

• Ensure proper and timely delivery to the Markets of broad, rich, culturally relevant Marketing Assets and Tool Kits on executing growth strategy in the market.
• Ensure experience sharing between Markets and HoBs
• Oversee the preparation of Brand Forums
• Interface and support the Global Consumer Insight team in developing a unique set of approaches, standards, and tools.
• Lead the enhancement of marketing talent within the HoB in collaboration with HR

BUDGET

• Contribute to developing the House of Brands – Whiskey & Rum P&L.
• Manage the budget throughout the year in line with the HoB strategy.
• Track actual vs. budget and proactively act to offset any favorable variances, working closely with Global Finance.

Key Relationships

Internal:House of Brands Aperitif members, Global Consumer Insights Manager, BU and Country MD's, Country Marketing Directors/VPs, Country Brand Managers, Global and Local Insight roles.External: Agencies

Education

• Bachelor's DegreeMBA in Marketing or Business preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of Brand Marketing experience within the Spirits industries, with demonstrated career progression and leadership.
• Must have marketing experience in the Bourbon Industry at a Senior Marketing level
• Proven track record in delivering NPD outputs through strong cross-functional teamwork with Supply, Finance, and Lead markets.
• Preference for a candidate with experience in building premium/lifestyle brands

Knowledge/Skills

• Functional and Technical
• Strategic Thinking
• Brand Management
• Consumer understanding
• New Product development
• Brand profitability analysis
• Market research
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient
• Strong communication capabilities
• Digital Marketing knowledge
• Fluency in English is a must; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Managerial

• Ability to work effectively across organization and different cultures.
• Ability to influence ideas, behaviors through the communication of compelling points of view and the building of strong partner relationships vs. direct management control.
• Ability to balance pragmatism and efficient approach with ambitious result orientation.
• People management

OtherAbility and willingness to travel globally 20%+ of the time.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $303,700 - $400,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors and considerations. In addition to a base salary and a generous employee benefits package, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.”

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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