Portfolio Trade Ambassador, Scotland in London

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As the Portfolio Trade Ambassador for Scotland, you will be the leading expert on our wider Portfolio range. You will become the face and voice for our brands to the community, crafting and delivering the brand programming agreed in our sales, marketing and advocacy strategy. You will embody and represent the brand's image and values externally and internally with the opportunity to leave your legacy as our Spirits expert. Supporting the Commercial teams in selling our brands to customers will be part of the role as well as collaborating closely with the Advocacy Team in building industry-leading programming that connects with key audiences in relevant sales channels. Your deep knowledge about the Category, the Brands and their heritage along with your ability to inspire and excite consumers, partners and primos about our products is the key to success in this role.

About You

You will be a curious and agile self-starter who is able to work in the here and now whilst also able to think about long term objectives. Your entrepreneurial style means that you will thrive on being the key contact for customers, driving new opportunities, distribution and maintaining sustainable relationships. You'll bring a positive outlook and point of view to compliment the team's drive and focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be the visible face for our Portfolio in Scotland and increase brand desire through the development of creating a strong advocacy program, tools and assets.
• You will provide education and training across our total Portfolio within the On Trade & Off Trade.
• You will support our sales team in building outstanding relationships with our customers in the On Trade, understanding their needs, their local consumers, and developing and executing solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Sales team to bring our amazing brands to life, through hosting events and brand activations.
• Build and deploy portfolio education, tastings, workshops at scale (physical and digital solutions for consumers, customers and primos) and deliver occasion, engagement, and entertainment programs with clear KPIs.
• As a Spirits expert, you will support the local Commercial and Brand teams in defining how we show up in the relevant outlets and channels with a focus on increasing availability, visibility, quality and execution.
• Leverage social media and digital platforms to amplify advocacy, engage communities and increase the reach of brand activity.
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key trade influencers, bartenders and opinion leaders, creating a strong community of brand advocates.

SKILLS

• Extremely knowledgeable about the total Spirits category.
• Working experience in premium on trade.
• Wide network of strong industry relationships.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of social media and how to use it effectively.
• Self-organisation.
• Proficiency in English language skills.
• Experience in Spirits and/or Beverage Industry is a distinct advantage.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections.
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others.
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become.
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others.
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections.
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change.

DISLAIMER

Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing