Job Introduction
At William Grant & Sons we have a portfolio of brands that we are immensely proud of. You will be part of a culture that provides you with the freedom and opportunity to make a difference to your career and to our business. You will become an advocate and guardian of our amazing brands. Using your independent spirit, you will lead a high performing team that delivers consistently with passion and commitment.
Grant’s Whisky is William Grant & Sons largest brand by volume, and the 3rd largest blended scotch in the world! Available in over 180 markets globally, Grant’s believes that great things happen when working together and it is through this power of collaboration and shared passion that Triple Wood is made. Our Richmond based global brand team is responsible for creating the global brand strategy, and developing well-executed global marketing programmes with supporting distinctive brand assets, toolkits and guidelines that drive consumer commitment and long-term equity growth.
Main Responsibility
Lead the global brand teams and drive sustainable value growth. As the guardian of the brands you will create the brand plans, own and develop the product range and manage all aspects of Global advertising and other marketing investments, to create seamless integrated omnichannel experiences. You will balance the long-term equity growth with short and medium term P&L performance, whilst developing distinctive brand assets and guidelines that enable our global markets to execute brilliantly.
Our Ideal Candidate
Above all, we’re looking for a leader who is excited by the prospect of being an integral part to the future legacy of the Grant’s Whisky brand. You will be motivated by leading a team of spirited, passionate people in an environment that is stimulating, dynamic and a lot of fun. Someone who is culturally switched on, can drive brand growth and has the ambition to lead and develop a successful brand.
What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.
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