Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
Company: Forty Creek Distillery Ltd. operating as Campari Canada
Job Title: Associate Brand Manager – Temporary (12 months contract)
Job Location: Toronto, ON
Reports to: Senior Brand Manager
Organizational Layer (global, regional or local): Local
Campari Group is a leading global player in the luxury spirits industry with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands including such iconic brands as Grand Marnier, Espolon, SKYY, Aperol, Appleton Estate, Forty Creek, and Campari - a key ingredient in one of the most famous Italian cocktails in the world, Negroni. Through innovation, development and acquisitions, Campari Group continues to create a story with consumers by capturing the spirit of “toasting life together”. At the Campari Group it starts by setting the bar high and developing brands through the inspiration and creativity of our people. Not only do our brands create a captivating, unique experience but so do the people behind the brands. This is a company where leaders are created, and our people and brands are our passion.
General Description of the role
As an Associate Brand Manager (ABM), you will have a great opportunity to support the development and execution of annual brand plans by collaborating with a dynamic, cross-
functional team. This role provides a unique opportunity to support and influence one or more brands to include agency partner management, social, creative, PR, sales, events, marketing analytics and product supply chain. The ideal candidate is passionate about the latest industry trends, highly organized and has the ability to build compelling stories in a fast-paced environment that embraces change together.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
Brand Execution
Support the development and execution of brand plans across the Aperitifs portfolio, with the preparation of brand presentations, analysis, reports and business reviews. Enable the creative process by collaborating with the brand team and agency partners to ensure brilliant execution across tactics, that ladder up to a clear positioning and creative idea. Develop and manage the execution of marketing activities across relevant touchpoints, proposing adjustments to plans where appropriate, and ensuring measurement and evaluation processes are put in place early that reflect the objectives of each tactic.
Budget Management and performance analysis
Assist in the development and management of A&P marketing budgets ensuring efficiencies in the annual plan. Manage the portfolio A&P, with responsibility for invoicing, budget forecasting and planning, working closely with the finance, accounting team and vendors as needed.
Review brand, category and competitor performance, and assess performance of brand activities, by analysing and interpreting financial and non-financial information to make key recommendations on brand activities.
Relationship Management
Provide ongoing communication and act as a brand champion with the team to ensure alignment and execution on key initiatives while building collaborative and productive
relationships. Develop strong relationships with Finance, Supply, Sales and Customer Channel Marketing teams to enhance the overall brand experience for consumers. Work closely with a variety of cross functional team members, oversee meetings, agendas and coordinate brand
activation activities.
Key Relationships
Internal:
-
Brand Managers
-
Global Marketing teams / House of Brands
-
Category and Channel Marketing Teams
-
Campari Sales and Customer Marketing Teams
-
Finance Managers
-
Supply and Innovation teams
External:
-
Agency Partners
-
Media owners
-
Field Sales Teams via our partners at SGWS
Requirements
-
2+ years in brand management with CPG experience, spirits background preferred
-
Passion for spirits industry and for marketing overall
-
MBA preferred; BA/BS required
-
Team player who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
-
Excellent organizational and project management skills
-
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively present with confidence
-
Strong analytical skills, problem solving
-
Creative thinker who can champion the brand and bring it to lif
-
Strong understanding of consumer insights and judgment
-
Financial literacy and budget management experience
-
Experience collaborating with creative agency partners
-
Thrives in an environment that is fast paced and able to adapt to changing situations
Skills
Functional
-
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
-
Ability to influence and align people across departments/agencies to achieve extraordinary results.
-
Strong analytical skills with the ability to spot trends and identify issues and offer solid actions/solutions.
-
Highly organized – self-management skills, project management, prioritization and attention to detail.
-
Financial literacy – budget management, tracking and forecasting. Liaison with Finance department.
-
Creative problem solver.
Technical
-
Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Data Analysis
Other
-
Ability to travel up to 25% of per year.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.
Note to applicants:
Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.
Notice to third party agencies:
Please refrain from cold-calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly. The Talent Acquisition department manages centralized recruiting operations globally, including the selection and management of external suppliers. Currently, our preferred supplier list is at full capacity. To ensure we have your information on file for future consideration, we kindly request that you complete the online form provided here.
