FRENCH SPEAKING - BRAND MANAGER

A brief Introduction.....
Vibright are excited to be partnering with one of our favourite clients.... But this time its not a HR role! They have enjoyed our approach and have asked us to support them with a role that falls outside of our usual remit. This is not something we would usually do but as its them, we couldn't say no! Our client is a London based, beverage manufacturer with lots of exciting plans! They are looking for a French speaking Brand Manager to join their existing team.

Want to hear more?

This is an opportuntiy to play a pivitol role in shaping the future of theur brands! The purpose of this role is to work with expert buyers to manage the relationship between our client and the producers they represent, monitor performance and stock of the producers' product to understand where opportunities exist or problems may occur, and work closely with the sales team to successfully communicate and sell these products to customers.

This role has come to market for two reasons......the current star in this role is heading off on maternity leave, however due to growth they know they need more people to support the French region, so this is a permanent opportunity to join an amazing team.

What will you be doing?

There are three core pillars to this role.

Pillar 1: Key Stakeholder Management - You will work closely with the relevant buyer to build strong relationships between our client and each producer that they work with, in the French region. Ensure a detailed understanding of the producers' portfolio, and the priorities within it. For relevant producers, ensure Brand Plans are agreed, actioned, and reviewed throughout the year

Pillar 2: Commercial analysis - Analyse stock and performance data to identify potential opportunities and issues, and put plans in place to address them. Work closely with the sales team to help them sell effectively across the portfolio, in line with overall business priorities. Working with and negotiating with producers to ensure they offer support to the most relevant and commercially viable opportunities.

Pillar 3: Marketing - Pro-actively organise producer-relevant activity in the UK market - ensuring appropriate activity is carried out. Work closely with the marketing and events team to ensure time spent in the UK/Ireland is well-organised and with the sales team to ensure time is well spent. Work closely with the copyright and communications team to ensure that relevant awards/scores are quickly and effectively communicated to sales and customers, and for other marketing content (blog, social media etc)

What we need from you....A bit about you....

Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Experience in the UK wine industry working with both customers and producers. Understanding of the premium on-trade and independent off-trade vital.
• French language skills - Strongly desirable but not essential.
• A clear and effective written and verbal communicator. Able to build relationships with, influence, and handle sensitive situations with a variety of individuals.
• Excellent wine knowledge essential (preferably WSET Diploma or equivalent).
• Commercially astute. Able to interpret and take action based on sales/stock/other performance data.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail. Comfortable managing a fast-paced workload.
• Good IT skills, including PowerPoint and Excel

What's on offer for the successful candidate?

Our client is open to different backgrounds and levels of experience, hence the salary range. For them this will come down to the person and how you will add value to their already amazingly talented team:

• £45,000 - £58,000 base salary - Dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday excluding public holidays
• Bonus based on key objectives
• Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave.
• Cycle to work scheme & Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel insurance
• Employee discount on the clients products
• Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts
• Our client also funds further development with the WSET, where relevant.

You are excited and want to apply?

You may not have ticked everything listed on this job spec, but if you have a passion for wine, have experience within the industry, speak French, with excellent customer service, organisational and communication skills then take a chance and apply!

Talent comes from all walks of life, that's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. Vibright Ltd are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.