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Brown-Forman Marketing Manager SEA (Singapore or Philippines based) in Singapore, Singapore
*This position can be based in Singapore or Philippines*
Our Company
For nearly 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands which are supported by over 4,700 employees and sold in more than 165 countries worldwide.
Brown-Forman Asia presents one of the largest opportunities for Brown-Forman globally and is expected to continue to be one of the most significant growth contributors to the company. Our region is composed of 19 countries with 100+ employees distributed across offices in 10 key mega-cities, with our regional Head office based in Singapore.
From a portfolio perspective, the Asia region is largely led by our flagship Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, presenting a large opportunity for our Super Premium portfolio of American Whiskeys and Single Malt Scotches.
Meaningful work from day one
This position will lead the Emerging Asia region (Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indochina & Guam) and provide strategic direction in achieving our portfolio strategy. This position will play a pivotal role in accelerating the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, with a strong focus on our Super Premium opportunities.
You will be managing the strategies and initiatives to win at point of purchase across Off Premise, On Premise and E-Commerce channels, and partner with General Manager / Market Managers to support commercial initiatives and cross functional planning. In addition, you will also lead efforts to build capability across a matrix team of Marketing and Trade Marketing managers, and collaborate with Digital & Insights teams to ensure brand tracking, data analysis and learnings are utilised in optimising planning & campaign execution.
What you will experience
Lead annual Brand & Country planning process for Emerging Asia - ensuring local markets align with Global Brand Plans, Regional Asia and commercial priorities
Build mental and physical availability throughout the region through BRM, portfolio management, drinks strategy/ advocacy and occasional relevance
Provide guidance to markets as well as identifying opportunities across the region to unlock scale
Support local market initiatives and program calendar through adoption of global and regional best practice
Identify, initiate and lead initiatives to unlock regional synergies such as regional Media planning & buying model
Lead key projects with global & regional stakeholders
Partner with Digital and Insights teams to identify research & insight opportunities - leveraging key processes, frameworks and resources to understand customer, consumer, channel, campaign insights for more informed decision making & planning
Own the Brand Expense process and planning for the region; implementing key reconciliation and redeployment of aligned resources
Lead and develop the team of Marketing and Trade Marketing Managers
Thought leadership and partnership with Regional Marketing Leadership Team and Country managers
Enhance cross functional collaboration to deliver Country Plans and sales targets
Represent Asia as part of Global forums and elevate Asia’s profile across Global Brand Teams and key stakeholders
Your profile
SEA experience - either leading an in market team or part of a Regional team
Min 8+ years of developing brand and category strategies with strong ATL experience
Circa 3 years+ in a management / leadership role
Experience in FMCG industry
Digital & E-Commerce experience
Marketing or business related tertiary qualification
What you can add to the team
Experience / skills in the below items will be highly regarded;
Trade marketing or commercial role
Liquor industry
Previous role managing multiple stakeholders locally, regionally and globally is advantageous
Knowledge in medica landscape and agency management is also beneficial for this position
Bilingual skills (English & one other SEA language)
Who we are
Brown-Forman believes that everyone should be their authentic selves in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers individuals to contribute their uniqueness. Together, our diversity is what makes our business great.
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Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Business Area: Emerging International Division
City: Singapore
State:
Country: SGP
Req ID: JR-00002050
