Senior Brand Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Vintage Wine Estates

  Santa Rosa, California

Vintage Wine Estates is a collection of vintner family-owned winery estates and brands based in Santa Rosa, California. We are an industry leader across all sales channels and dedicated to providing wine consumers with a range of wine selections from $10 to $100 dollars. Vintage Wine Estates is a dynamic, growing organization seeking a Digital Print Specialist to join our team. Customer service is central in our culture, with focus on both our external and our internal customers. We value individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy working with a professional, results-driven team in a collaborative environment.

We are seeking a Senior Brand Manager to join our growing marketing department. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and wearing many hats. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top 20 wine company, that is entrepreneurial in spirit. 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Lead the development, execution and communication of long-term growth plans and annual strategic planning process including product mix, sales forecasts and pricing positioning that supports overall business goals and our customer-centric philosophy. 
•  Develop marketing programs and initiatives to deliver against the annual volume and profit targets and improve customer experiences including national/regional/local promotions, brand website, packaging, new products, public relations, advertising, events, marketing materials, training materials and online marketing initiative including social media. Utilize deep understanding of the channels we serve and how to work with them in the most effective way to develop programs to build brand.
•  Analyze sales, market and consumer data to effectively manage the business; have a strong understanding of category including key drivers, overall competitive framework, brand/product landscape. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

•  At least 5 years marketing experience in wine industry and/or classical CPG marketing experience.
•  Outstanding communication skills, including formal presentations and one-on-one communication.
•  Strategic planning and P&L management experience.
•  Strong team work orientation and the ability to bring out the best in those who work with you. 
•  Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to draw insights through consumer research data and trend information.
•  Operates with integrity and sound business judgment.
•  Mentally flexible, with an ability to think outside of the box and strategically at the same time.
•  Demonstrated ability to understand complex issues and recommend action.
•  Proven ability to create strong cross-functional relationships and garner support for important initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Program and project management skills, including the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and take multiple projects from concept through execution on time and within budget, accompanied by the ability to prioritize projects.
•  High level of creativity, both with problem-solving and program development.
•  Strong leadership ability, ranging from the ability to successfully lead cross-functional project teams, motivate sales force and inspire confidence among top management in proposed programs and business solutions while remaining humble with sense of humor intact.
•  High level of proficiency with MS Office. 
•  BA/BS in Marketing or related field (or equivalent work experience). 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Must be able to stand and walk as required by job duties
•  Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard that can involve repetitive motion
•  Must be able to use office machinery such as a copy machine, printer and computer
•  Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion (wine case)
•  Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

Vintage Wine Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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