Job Introduction
Fantastic opportunity to represent one of the very best brands in the industry. Hendrick’s Gin broke conventions back in 1999 by marrying two types of gin distillates and infusing the curious, yet marvelous, essences of rose and cucumber. The brand successfully created and leads the super-premium gin category, helping spearhead the gin renaissance.
Designed for the curious, Hendrick’s brings explorers on a journey that provokes the imagination and rewards those who enter with surprise, delight & wonder. We pride ourselves on our own eccentricity and appreciate all things madcap, anachronistic and intriguing. We value self-expression and encourage everyone to be as delightfully peculiar as we are.
Hendrick’s Gin seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and highly creative individual to represent the values of our brand to consumers, trade and media alike.
Main Responsibility
The Brand Ambassador should fully embody the values of Hendrick’s Gin. They will forge connections, educate, and drive advocacy of Hendrick’s among our target audiences of consumers, bartenders, distributors, media, and other key opinion leaders with authenticity, passion, credibility and influence. The Hendrick’s Ambassador will be the face of the brand at experiential events, trainings, trade conferences, and press interviews. They will manage the Central Region, including key markets of Chicago, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Houston. Responsibilities also include planning and executing a variety of activities on behalf of the brand in their region and managing an intense travel schedule. While not a sales role, the Brand Ambassador should work collaboratively with the local sales team and support them in identifying and looking after key accounts.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate already embodies the personality of Hendrick’s – delightfully eccentric with a deep reverence for curiosity and all things madcap and unusual. This person is a fountain of inspiration. Highly imaginative and innovative, they push the boundaries of convention in everything they do. They’re ever ready for travel and love to seek out adventure. Highly social, they are a ringleader and a mesmeric host. They are happiest bringing people together over a splendid feast, marvelous martinis and intelligent & eccentric conversation. They always bring magic to any setting through their actions and the curiosity they inspire in others!
Our ideal candidate comes with deep industry experience and is well respected within the trade community. This person already has a strong network but is adept at continuously forging new relationships to grow their influence. Highly entrepreneurial and an incredible self-starter, they plan and lead all activities in their region. But they are also a team player who works collaboratively with the Hendrick’s Brand team, Ambassador team, local sales teams, and agency partners.
While our Brand Ambassadors are fantastic presenters and story tellers, they are also strategic with solid business acumen. They are capable of developing 360 programs. They set high standards, are attentive to business results, and understand how their work fits into the broader brand strategy
Home-based with a high degree of travel. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate to one of these cities in Texas (Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston) or to the Chicago area.
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 vacation entitlement.
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare that includes Medical, Dental & Vision
- Our employees can join our 401(k) savings plan. The company matches employees’ contribution up to 5%, in addition to a Discretionary Contribution.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life and AD&D cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary.
- Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each 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.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We’re proud to provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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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