GENERAL MANAGER (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)

Full Job Description

Job Description:

• Local Strategy and plans: 3 year plan and budget, Portfolio strategy, channel strategy, pricing, distribution
• Category and Commercial Strategy (multi-channel with on-trade focus)
• Build impactful sales & category management story (including Nielsen analysis)
• Train staff within distributors' sales teams
• Marketing & Communications
• Ownership of the A&P budget: Plan investments and monitor ROI
• Build consistent yearly marketing plan along with Brand managers
• Build impactful partnerships with Spirit brands
• Manage PR and Digital agency along with BM
• Management: Management of Japanese CM & Management of distributor teams

Reporting & Analysis Relationships:

• Company APAC Managing Director (Manager)
• Company's European team supports: Strategy, Finance, Global Marketing, Supply
• Distributors (day to day basis)
• Agencies (PR and Digital)

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of working experience
• Minimum bachelor degree level
• Experience in the Drinks industry (Soft Drinks or Spirits preferably)
• Strong Sales experience, especially in the Irish on-trade
• Brand building experience
• Market and RTM knowledge
• Interest in spirits and cocktails is a plus

Skills: Microsoft Powerpoint, Budgets, Leadership, Investments, Channel, Selling, Sales Process, Category Management, Strategy, Administrative Support, Customer Service, Pricing, Japanese

Experience: 7.00-10.00 Years