Lead Brand Manager - Glenfiddich

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$142K/yr – $166K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute Glenfiddich’s US brand plan by translating global priorities into locally relevant growth strategies that lift volume, value, equity and market share. Drive consumer recruitment and cultural relevance through insight-led marketing, integrated campaigns, and strategic partnerships to attract new luxury whiskey drinkers. Collaborate across global teams, agencies and sales to ensure best-in-class execution, budget discipline, and strong ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Lead Brand Manager is responsible for the development and execution of Glenfiddich’s US brand plan, translating global priorities into locally relevant growth plans that deliver volume, value, equity, and market share objectives.
  • The role will drive consumer recruitment and cultural relevance through insight-led marketing, integrated campaigns, strategic partnerships, and compelling brand experiences that attract new luxury and premium whiskey drinkers.
  • Partnering closely with global teams, agencies, sales, and commercial stakeholders, the Lead Brand Manager will deliver best-in-class execution across priority channels and accounts, while effectively managing budgets and maximizing marketing ROI.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate brings 5-7 years of brand management experience, preferably in beverage alcohol and/or luxury verticals, with a proven track record of developing brand strategies, developing and leading omni-channel communications plans, managing significant budgets, and driving commercial growth through cross-functional collaboration.
  • They are a strategic and commercially minded marketer who can translate consumer insights into impactful actions, balance long-term brand building with short-term business results, and thrive in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
  • They combine strong analytical capability with an entrepreneurial mindset, bringing energy, curiosity, creativity, and resilience while remaining highly organized, self-motivated, and willing to both lead teams and roll up their sleeves to deliver exceptional work.

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous vacation entitlement.
  • Comprehensive Private Healthcare that includes Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Our employees can join our 401(k) savings plan. The company matches employees’ contribution up to 5%, in addition to a Discretionary Contribution.
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
  • Our Life and AD&D cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary.
  • Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
  • Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
  • Learning resources to help you be your best self.
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William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons is an independent, family owned premium spirits company.When our founder William Grant established our company in 1887, he had a vision to make the best dram in the valley, and that vision stands true today as we build brands that are loved the world over.These include our eight core brands: Glenfiddich, Grant's, The Balvenie, Tullamore D.E.W., Drambuie, Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum and Monkey Shoulder. We have distilling and bottling operations in Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, India, the US and Mexico and a team of over 2,600 people at 48 global locations. We consistently win the industry’s top accolades, which are testament to the quality of our liquid, our dedication to our craft and the talent of our people. One hundred and thirty four years on, we are leaders in the international spirits industry and have ambitious plans for growth to ensure our business is sustainable for the long term. William Grant was a true pioneer. He worked with a close-knit team of talented and passionate people to create a legacy that endures and their spirit is very much at the heart of our culture today.

Founded in 1900
Bellshill, Scotland, GBR
2.7K employees (388 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$142K/yr – $166K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
367 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
43.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.2%
Direct
39.6%
Referral
9%
Social
6.8%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.7K
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Lead Brand Manager - Glenfiddich

William Grant & Sons · New York City, NY · Hybrid