Brugal 1888 Brand Specialist

Responsibilities

• Bring the Brugal 1888 brand to life through engaging events, activations, training and consumer experiences.
• Act as the local brand and rum expert, educating consumers, trade partners, distributors and key influencers.
• Build brand awareness and recruit new consumers through sampling, partnerships, events and influencer engagement.
• Develop strong relationships with distributor and trade partners to increase brand visibility, advocacy, listings and menu placements.
• Work closely with local commercial and brand teams to deliver marketing programmes and achieve market objectives.
• Represent Brugal 1888 at consumer, trade and media events and support relevant social media activity.
• Identify local trends, opportunities and partnerships that can accelerate brand growth.
• Manage assigned travel and entertainment budgets and provide regular reporting on activity, insights, performance and competitor trends.

Requirements

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience
• Must have previous job experience with spirit suppliers, distributors, hospitality, or preferably all three
• Passion for super premium brown spirits (Rum, Scotch, Bourbon)
• Motivated self-starter, gregarious personality, articulate, charismatic, polished, and professional
• Exceptional organizational & event production/management skills
• Adept at networking, selling and interacting with diverse groups of people
• Strong written, verbal and public speaking skills
• Use of Social Media (Facebook, Instagram) & technology
• Ability to work independently, manage a personal schedule and think creatively.
• Event Production and Management

Benefits

• Salary $84,00 - $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 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 50:50 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