We are Global Brands Ltd – the leading independent drinks brand development business that owns, markets and distributes an enviable collection of products across the RTD/RTS, spirits, soft drinks and beer categories.
At Global Brands, we’re not your average drinks company. We’re all about bold ideas, disruptive brands, and creating moments that people remember. From the bar to the back bar, from insight to activation, we live and breathe the drinks industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two days are the same, you’ll fit right in.
Our portfolio is packed with personality, and now we’re looking for a Brand Manager – Spirits to take it even further.
Our Head Office is based within our own award-winning 4-star Hotel CASA in Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire.
Role overview:
We’re on the hunt for a driven, commercially sharp Brand Manager to take full 360 ownership of an exciting portfolio of owned and third-party spirits brands including Asuki, Take Tequila, Shanky’s Whip, Teichenné and our range of shot brands.
This is a role for someone who knows their Margaritas from their Mezcal, thrives in the on-trade, and is ready to make serious impact. You’ll be at the heart of the action shaping brand strategy, driving distribution, activating in-market and building strong relationships with brand owners and internal teams.
Reporting to the Head of Brand, you’ll lead the planning, delivery and performance of your portfolio, owning everything from big-picture strategy to hands-on execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the 360° brand management of a dynamic spirits portfolio, delivering standout brand plans and campaigns
• Lead brand planning: building, maintaining and tracking plans to drive commercial growth
• Be the go-to expert and first point of contact for all things related to your brands
• Build and manage strong relationships with third-party brand owners
• Work closely with customer marketing and sales teams to drive distribution and best-in-class activation across all channels
• Collaborate with the Digital & Content team to deliver fully integrated campaigns across the marketing mix
• Drive, analyse and report on business performance with clear actions to unlock growth
• Own monthly reporting and quarterly reviews, tracking performance vs plan
• Manage budgets, PO trackers and project plans with precision
• Deliver against key KPIs including Volume, Value, Distribution, ROS and consumer metrics
The person:
- 3+ years brand management experience within Drinks
• Experience managing third-party brands and external stakeholders
• A genuine passion for the on-trade and drinks culture
• A proactive self-starter who thrives on solving problems and making things happen
• Commercially minded and highly numerate, with the ability to turn data into compelling insight
• Comfortable switching between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
• Confident, energetic and able to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised with strong project management skills
• A creative thinker who isn’t afraid to challenge the norm and push boundaries
• Driven by results, deadlines and delivering impact
The offer:
- Competitive salary
• Enrolment into our health & wellness scheme
• Company pension
• Free lunch daily
• Free on-site parking
• The chance to work with an exciting, diverse spirits portfolio and make a real commercial impact
• The opportunity to own brands, shape strategy and see your ideas come to life in market
• Endless opportunities to grow, learn and level up your career
• Working 4 days a week from our head office in Chesterfield or out in the trade, with one day working from home
Global Brands Ltd proudly manages its Talent Acquisition and onboarding processes in house. Please no Recruitment Agency enquiries.
Global Brands Ltd celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
Please advise us if you require any adjustments during the interview process.