Job Description

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This exciting role focuses on developing the Border stores and Cruise channel in the Europe region. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Border store strategy and driving channel growth within the GTR Europe region. Additionally, this person will contribute to developing the cruise channel strategy by establishing a clear understanding of the channel, customer routes, and on-trade strategy in Europe.

Meaningful Work from Day One

The role is dedicated to the strategic expansion and optimization of specific distribution channels within the Global Travel Retail (GTR) market, specifically focusing on the Border stores and actively exploring significant growth opportunities within the expanding cruise channel across the entire Europe region.

Success in this position requires exceptional collaboration and an analytical mindset to identify relevant growth opportunities. The individual will be expected to build strong relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders across GTR teams and cross-functional teams, as well as with customers, including duty-free operators, wholesalers, and cruise line executives.

The individual will work closely with colleagues from other GTR teams globally to share best practices, leverage insights, and collectively optimise overarching GTR strategies. This collaborative approach aims to identify and capitalize on synergies that drive market growth, enhance brand presence and ultimately contribute to the financial success of the organization.

What You Can Expect:

You will,

• Strongly contribute to the growth of both Borderstores and cruise channels in the EMEAI region.

• Achieve an excellent partnership with operators through meaningful relationships.

• Ensure the distribution of our portfolio increases across the named channels, with a focus on improving our Super Premium portfolio and emerging brands.

• Analyze market dynamics and competition for strategic business recommendations.

• This is a commercial role, and as such, we expect the understanding and management of the P&L

What You Bring to the Table

• Preferably, a minimum of 5 years of experience in Global Travel Retail.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

• Commercial skills, negotiation capabilities, analytical abilities and a solution-oriented approach.

• High level of oral and written communication skills.

• The travel expectation is approximately 25% of the time

• Teamwork: Ability to demonstrate strong examples of teamwork across geographies and functions.

What Makes You Unique

• Preference will be given to candidates from the spirits sector who are working or have worked in a similar role.

• Existing relationships and/or market knowledge will be a plus.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P5

Number of Openings Available:

1