The Advocate Group are exclusively partnering with Suntory Global Spirits to support the growth of their new Commercial Marketing function.
About Suntory:
Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits. With a clear vision and strategy, a world-class portfolio of brands, and an inclusive, engaging culture, the business is growing its global footprint!
They are a company rooted in two centuries of family heritage with a rich interplay of diverse cultures. Combining the new with the familiar, they encourage their people to inspire brilliance, to push boundaries, to pursue excellence and quality at every step.
About the role:
As Senior Commercial Marketing Executive for National On Trade, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery and effective execution of brand experiences in line with consumer demand occasions, shopper insights, data analytics & channel objectives to drive customer, category and Suntory Global Spirits brand growth.
Focussing specifically on the Luxury On Trade channel, this role will support the delivery of departmental budget performance within agreed guidelines and delivery of commercial marketing initiatives that build increased desirability and sustainable growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver activations aligned with channel plans.
- Implement the Commercial Marketing Strategy in On Trade accounts.
- Partner with customers to enhance brand value and performance.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales on partnerships and activations.
- Support the activation calendar around key brand moments.
- Manage innovation launch plans in the On Trade.
- Monitor KPIs, optimize campaigns, and ensure clear ROI.
- Collect activation insights and report to the Insights & Reporting Manager.
- Research and share competitor insights and best practices.
- Contribute to brand planning and strategy to drive growth.
About you:
- Experience in Customer/Trade/Shopper Marketing within an FMCG environment (Drinks Industry preferred)
- Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering activations in a range of customers, ensuring the needs of the business and the needs of the customer are met.
- Knowledge of UK On trade landscape, specifically in the London area.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to understand and utilise category insights to inform activation plans.
- Passion for the world of spirits, an interest to join a growing business & the desire to make your mark!
The Advocate Group are the exclusive talent partner for this appointment. All direct or third party applicants will be forwarded to The Advocate Group for processing.