Job Introduction
The Manager, US Communications role provides a unique opportunity to work across one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios in the US housing some of the world’s most awarded and preeminent brands. Founded in 1887, William Grant & Sons is an independent family-owned distiller which today continues to be run by the fifth-generation of the William Grant family. As an internal specialist to the marketing and extended cross-functional teams, the Manager, US Communications’ objective will be to ensure our brands and our company get a disproportionate share of voice and mind within traditional, non-traditional, social media and other external platforms and, by extension, with our trade partners and consumers. This dynamic, fast-paced environment is built for passionate rare characters to thrive and grow while gaining expertise into the ever-evolving liquor industry.
Main Responsibility
Partnering with the Director, US Communications, the Manager, US Communications will help supervise the company’s relationship with all PR/advocacy agencies, leading the day-to-day review and management of all brand public relations/external relations activities. In addition, this person will collaborate with brand teams to oversee strategic influencer marketing programs, bridge the gap between cross-functional teams (E-commerce, Region Marketing, Luxury, Sales, etc.) while managing and executing the company’s internal communications by being a liaison to the global corporate communications team and championing success across PR, marketing and sales amongst the global internal audience and key external stakeholders.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate brings 6+ years of public relations and communications experience having spent the majority of that time at an agency developing a strong understanding of the traditional and new media landscape, building solid relationships with press and cultural drivers while managing partnerships and projects that drive earned media results. Alcohol beverage company experience is a plus and agency management experience is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a requirement along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and amongst an inter-agency team.
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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