Trade Marketing Manager

Louisville, KY (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years exp

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Lead marketing and commercial initiatives in the CPG and Beverage Alcohol space, directing cross‑functional teams and agency partnerships to drive ROI and program innovation.

  • Direct reports and cross‑functional project leadership
  • Strategic agency partnerships and negotiations
  • Program ROI analysis and optimization

Job Description

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of progressive marketing, commercial, sales, or trade marketing experience in CPG or Beverage Alcohol (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience or strong readiness to directly lead, coach, and manage direct reports and cross-functional project teams.
  • Demonstrated success in managing strategic agency partnerships, contract/SOW negotiations, RFP processes, and multi-million-dollar promotional inventory systems.
  • Strong commercial math, financial acumen, and analytical capabilities to evaluate promotional mechanics, coupon legalities, and program ROI.
  • Track record of driving organizational change management, navigating ambiguity, and applying a solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to present strategies confidently to large regional audiences and senior leaders.
  • High proficiency across multiple commercial technology platforms, digital promotional systems, and standard business software (Microsoft, Google Workspace).
  • Must be willing and able to travel as required by business needs.

Benefits

  • Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come.
  • We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
  • Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
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Brown-Forman

4.0 Glassdoor

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)
2

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

Recent News

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Trade Marketing Manager

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