Responsibilities

• Drive The Macallan brand knowledge and confidence within the on and off trade in Orange County, CA market.
• Deliver bespoke education for The Macallan and build elevated brand confidence within priority trade accounts and local wholesalers, inspiring brand advocacy and ensuring front of mind presence.
• Introduce new The Macallan releases to all accounts where applicable.
• Work collaboratively to identify opportunities of brand presence in the area and recommend change as required.
• Build partnerships with local on/off premise key accounts and implement Smart Distribution strategies.
• Accelerate the growth of The Macallan through excellence in delivering exceptional visibility, distribution and display where permitted and within brand guidelines.
• Recruit new consumers to the brand: Seek opportunities to sample, educate, entertain and expose and partner with accounts and local influencers.
• Identify key brand building initiatives for The Macallan in collaboration with local commercial teams.
• Regular updates to local marketing and commercial teams on The Macallan performance in the On and Off trades.
• Create and demonstrate The Macallan serves and rituals to priority On Trade accounts.

Requirements

• Previous experience of commercial, trade or brand ambassador roles, ideally with prestige brands.
• Understanding of the luxury market in the context of distribution and route to market strategies.
• Exceptional communication skills, with tact and diplomacy to deal with external parties.
• Self-driven with good organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Strong public speaking and PowerPoint presentation skills
• Suitably presented/polished to represent a luxury brand.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience of working in an international organization would be advantageous.
• Must reside in the Orange County, CA area

Benefits

• Salary $84,000 - $105,000 per annum + Annual Bonus
• 25 days of Vacation Time - including Holiday Break from December 25th through 31st
• Sick Leave Days and Company Holidays
• Health Insurance with Premiums fully paid by Edrington for Employees and Dependents
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Additional benefits include Life Insurance and Disability Plans, Pre-Tax Benefits, Fitness Reimbursement Program & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Embrace work-life harmony with hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance and through Company Events