WHO IS INFINIUM SPIRITS?

Founded in 2005, we are a family-owned spirits company. At Infinium Spirits, we specialize in sales, marketing, and logistics for a diverse and distinctive portfolio of award-winning spirits brands such as Templeton Rye, Zaya Rum, Seagram’s Vodka, and Corralejo Tequila, to name a few. In addition to our core powerhouse brands and portfolio, we are continually launching successful innovations and expanding our product portfolio. We are known for igniting brands and accelerating brand performance in North American and International markets.

COME WORK WITH US

Our business and corporate teams are both growing fast. We build brands and believe in bringing people and communities together to celebrate. As we scale, we’re looking for people who are ready to jump right in and help us build on our incredible momentum. We empower employees to make an impact and create the best work of their lives alongside some truly astounding colleagues. We have fun and love what we do!

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for us. We are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace that promotes and values diversity. At Infinium, we believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they are more creative, innovative, and successful. While we know we have more work to do to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re investing to move our company and industry forward. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

ABOUT THE JOB

Infinium Spirits, Inc. is a fast-paced environment with a high-performing & passionate team of sales and marketing professionals. We are looking for a Commercial Brand Manager to develop, implement and lead the commercial strategies, plans, and processes, across multiple channels to build brand awareness and drive demand. The Commercial Brand Manager will lead and oversee day-to-day management for Templeton Rye.

The ideal candidate possesses a visionary leadership mindset, capable of seeing the big picture and crafting long-term strategies to drive brand growth. This role will report to the SVP of Commercial.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

Develop and implement comprehensive brand plans that align with overall business objectives.
Create on and off-premise strategies tailored to various channels.
Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
Establish clear brand positioning and messaging.
Collaborate with the sales team to create effective sales strategies and tools to drive brand growth in all channels.
Develop promotional strategies to increase brand awareness and drive consumer engagement.
Manage the brand P&L, ensuring all lines are optimized for profitability.
Set pricing strategies maximize profitability while remaining competitive.
Monitor and report on brand performance, adjusting strategies as necessary to achieve financial targets.
Work closely with product development, supply chain, and operations to ensure the brand’s product offerings meet market demands.
Liaise with external agencies and partners to deliver high-quality marketing materials and campaigns.
Foster a collaborative environment within the team and across departments.
Conduct market research to understand consumer behaviour and preferences.
Utilize insights to inform brand strategy and decision-making.
Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
Establish KPIs to measure the success of brand initiatives.
Regularly review and analyse brand performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Prepare and present detailed reports on brand performance to senior management.
50%-60% travel is required

*This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and that the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

AM I THE RIGHT FIT?

Not everyone can be a Commercial Brand Manager. To be seriously considered for the role here is what you’ll bring:

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Required

A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field

Preferred

Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field

Experience:

Required

Minimum 7-10 years of brand management within the alcoholic beverage industry

Preferred

Experience with premium or craft brand

Skills/Traits:

Experience and track record of analysing the effectiveness of marketing programs, evaluating strategies, and identifying new opportunities for the brand.
Familiarity with the marketing mix and strategies to enhance brand performance and taking complete ownership.
Strong leadership qualities with a track record of driving team performance and development
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and setting pricing strategies
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data driven decisions
Demonstrated influencing skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Proven ability to generate novel and compelling ideas.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Creative thinker with a passion for building and growing brands
Proficiency in nurturing positive relationships with key stakeholders, including agencies and sales partners, to advance the brand's objectives.
Strong Project Management skills and can juggle multiple projects.
Ability to think independently and strategically, developing and completing a series of goals and tactics with minimal supervision.

Physical requirements:

Walk, stand, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on a daily basis
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards, as well as sit for long periods of time

If after reading through this long list you’re thinking – I’m not sure if I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES – if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find smarter (not harder) ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate. Regardless of where you come from, how you identify, or the path that led you here – we want to talk to you!

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $145.500 to $168,900 per year for San Diego, CA, Chicago, Illinois, and $154,600 – $176,500 for New York, New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Here are some of our favorite Perks and Benefits:

At Infinium Spirits, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive total cash compensation, medical/dental/vision plans, we’ll also provide you with:

401k plan where you are 100% vested – literally free money
Flexible vacation – take as much time as you need as long as you get your work done
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Company-paid life insurance
Monthly wellbeing stipend
Competitive paid time off and ten company paid holidays
Support for and access to relevant training and development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Casual dress code

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