The Company/Culture
Are you interested in working with Global Premium Brands and activating brands at scale across both on & off premise venues and being the face of our premium spirits portfolio in your assigned territory? If so we are looking for an enthusiastic Area Manger to join the team at William Grant & Sons.
We are an independent, global premium spirits company with Scottish roots. We craft some of the world's most iconic brands including Glenfiddich, Hendrick's, Monkey Shoulder & Sailor Jerry just to name a few. 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 and is fully aligned to our purpose and company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work, where rare characters thrive.
The Role
We are looking for an Area Manager to build the William Grant & Sons portfolio through distribution, activation and increased visibility of our products in trade. We are looking for business and brand builders who are focused on our key customers across a mix of the on-premise and off-premise channels, striving to add value and form strong and enduring business relationships across the network. As a key member of the wider team, you will deliver sales and profit targets for the territory within budget while building and enhancing the WG&S portfolio through distribution, activation and visibility. Regularly manage monthly reporting, expenses and general admin requirements using our CRM system.
The Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package and benefits which are designed to promote your financial, health and wellbeing.
- Company bonus plan
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days
- 12% superannuation company contribution
- Private health insurance subsidy with a leading health insurer
- Private life insurance
- Generous product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid parental leave up to 22 weeks (for eligible employees)
- Great learning and development resources to help you be your best
- Charitable giving program opportunities
About You
- Previous experience working in a similar role with a strong background in sales
- Previous experience working in premium spirits (ideal, but not essential)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly, confident and fun approach
- Self-motivated and focused on achieving goals
- Proven brand development and activation experience
- Mid-level brand development and activation experience is highly desirable
- Ability to build and nurture key relationships
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage stakeholder expectations
- Ability to work collaboratively across the team and independently
- Previous experience using a CRM system
- Valid Driver's license and current RSA is essential
- Australian work rights are required for this position
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.
If this sounds like your next role, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Extended annual leave
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Maternity leave
- Paid volunteer leave
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a legal right to work in Australia?
- What is your annual salary expectation?
Experience:
- Premium Spirits Industry: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- RSA Certificate (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Location:
Work Location: On the road
