Associate Brand Manager - Woodford Reserve

Louisville, KY (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years exp

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute consumer engagement platforms and advocacy programs to drive brand growth for Woodford Reserve.

  • Manage website, email, CRM, and eCommerce integration
  • Lead advocacy and ambassador programming
  • Co-lead commercial programming for tentpole moments and cross-functional partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of the Woodford Reserve Family of Brands business and marketing strategy.
  • Own key consumer engagement platforms, including website, email, CRM, and eCommerce integration.
  • Lead advocacy and ambassador programming, including strategic planning, execution, and performance evaluation.
  • Co-lead commercial programming and key tentpole moments, partnering closely with Trade Marketing, Advocacy, and Field Marketing teams.
  • Identify opportunities to drive distribution, visibility, and brand growth through marketplace analysis and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Maintain brand selling tools, educational resources, and internal communication platforms to support commercial effectiveness.
  • Develop business updates, performance reports, and recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners.
  • Build strong relationships across Brand, Sales, Advocacy, Digital, Finance, and agency partners to ensure successful execution of business priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years Brand Management/Marketing experience preferably in (CPG) Consumer Packaged Goods or 5 years equivalent education and experience in (CPG) Consumer Packaged Goods.
  • Demonstrated understanding of how brand-building, commercial execution, and consumer engagement drive business growth. Ability to translate insights into actionable plans and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Analytical Skills & Creativity: Expertise in using data, consumer insights, and marketplace trends to inform decisions and recommendations. Ability to gather and interpret data to inform marketing decisions and generate innovative marketing ideas and solutions.
  • Digital & Consumer Engagement Expertise: In-depth understanding of CRM, website management, eCommerce, email, and consumer engagement platforms. Proficiency in leveraging digital and social media platforms for brand building.
  • Relationship Management & Communication Skills: Proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across functions and stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey ideas, recommendations, and business performance to diverse audiences.
  • Project Leadership & Management Skills: Experience in effectively managing multiple priorities and driving initiatives from planning through execution. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Preferred

  • Spirits/beverage alcohol industry experience

Benefits

  • Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.#LI
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Brown‐Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, responsibly building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for more than 155 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are guided by our founding promise, “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our premium portfolio includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, New Mix, el Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for fine-quality spirits in more than 170 countries.

Louisville, Kentucky, USA
4.7K employees (614 in marketing)
74% recommend to a friend
86% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
614 (13% of company)
Median Tenure
11.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$1.3B
Last Raise
$650M
Post IPO Debt, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $650M
  • Mar 2018
    Post IPO Debt • $600M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
103.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.1%
Direct
35.3%
Referral
8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.7K

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Associate Brand Manager - Woodford Reserve

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