Position: Jameson International Brand AmbassadorLocation: Relocation to Ho Chi Minh, VietnamStart Date: Immediate startContract type: Initial 12 months contract with an opportunity to extend for a further 12-24 months as part of the Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme (performance dependent)Important: For visa eligibility purposes, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification, full-time work experience in marketing or the drinks industryApplication process: 2 minute video application, online application & CV uploadFor more info check out: www.jamesongraduateprogramme.comAre you a creative, innovative, self-starter looking to launch your career in marketing on an international stage?
You are?
Great!
Then you've come to the right place!Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme The Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme was established in 1991 and over 500 graduates have been successfully placed since then.
The programme is an integral part of Jameson's global strategy & has served as a starting point for many within Pernod Ricard.
We currently have over 70 Brand Ambassadors placed in over 40 markets worldwide.Jameson International Brand Ambassador The Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme offers candidates the opportunity to work as a Jameson Brand Ambassador in an international market.
As part of the Jameson International Marketing Team (IMT) you will join the local Pernod Ricard marketing team in the country you will be based.As a Jameson Brand Ambassador, you will kick start your career in marketing & hone your commercial instincts on a global stage, working for the world's bestselling Irish whiskey brand abroad.
For many it will be the first step on a lifelong journey within Pernod Ricard.You will travel to the market location of your placement (Bilboa, Spain) & work across a wide range of marketing activities such as brand activation, event planning, brand education, mentoring & sales and marketing.
You will work with your local Pernod Ricard team and off your own initiative, & be on first name terms with bartenders, distributors, partner agencies & event organisers.What does the role of Jameson Brand Ambassador involve?
80-90% field based:You'll share your new-found whiskey wisdom with new faces all around the world educating consumers, distributors & sales teams about the history, heritage & craft credentials of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Supporting the brand's creative activities will keep your days varied & exciting.10-20% office based:Supporting your local Pernod Ricard marketing team in the planning, execution & evaluation of Jameson activations will bring both you & the brand to new places.
This will involve some of the formalities – expenses, monthly reports & market insights.Core areas of the role include:Brand Education - support local sales team in educating staff in key trade accounts with a focus on bartender education in key outlets.
Identify & conduct tastings / education for groups of key influencers & target consumers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the Jameson brand history, heritage & production process including key differentiating qualities in respect of main competitor brands.Brand Development - in partnership with the local brand & sales teams & in-line with local brand plan identify & target Jameson on-trade accounts to build brand awareness & identify brand development opportunities.
Lead by the local brand team, & based on local activation plan, build relationships & development plans for each target outlet including consumer & trade promotions, bar staff education, brand visibility etc.
Recruit & convert key influencers & target consumers to the brand through trial.
Identify relevant opportunities for brand development – trade associations, relevant events etc & present such ideas present to local brand team.
40% of the week will be spent supporting the local sales team with distribution (direct sales) of Jameson in key on-trade accounts to drive the growth of the brand.Content Creation - draw on your creative side to capture high quality brand content to share on local & global brand channels.Direct support to Brand Team - support in implementation, tracking & evaluation of planned on-trade activity.
Provision & presentation of Jameson best practice to assist in design & implementation of key on/off trade activities & activations.
Provision of market intelligence, investigating, analyzing & reporting on key competitor activity & market trends.What do we look for?Creative, innovative, self-starterBachelor's degree Minimum 3 years of full-time working experience in the drinks industry.Full clean driver's license mandatoryLegal right to work in IrelandOutgoing, sociable personality with strong communication & presentation skillsPositive 'can do' attitude, flexibleGood team player, creative, innovative & collaborativeIndependent, self-motivated & can work off your own initiativeReliable & hard workingIndependent with the ability to work off own initiativeAble to adapt to new countries, cultures, & situationsTrade &/or Sales experience favourable, but not essentialExperience / interest in travelInterest in Music, Art & Culture an advantageAbout Irish DistillersIrish Distillers is Ireland's leading supplier of spirits & wines & makers of some of the world's most well-known & successful Irish whiskeys.
Led by Jameson our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey & are exported to over 130 markets across the globe.
At the core of everything we do is a passion for our craft, a commitment to sustainability & an ambition to create drinks that can be enjoyed the world over.Irish Distillers is part of Pernod Ricard, the No.2 worldwide producer of wines & spirits.
Its portfolio includes renowned brands such as Absolut vodka, Chivas Regal, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Jacob's Creek and Brancott Estate.
Pernod Ricard's brands are distributed across 160+ markets, sixteen of which were named among the Top 100 Spirits in the World by Impact.What we offerWe understand our people are our special ingredient.
We treat our employees with respect & offer an environment that is engaging, supportive & collaborative.
We understand that colleagues require different supports at different stages of their working lives & our benefits, perks & programmes look to support your employee journey.
We want to make you feel recognised & valued for your contribution to our shared success.For the Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme these include:Two return flights to Ireland per year (for business purposes)Company Car (where applicable in market)Competitive salaryLaptop & mobileInitial 12-month contract with an opportunity to extend for a further 12-24 months (performance dependent)Allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme "THRIVE" supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body & Mind.Our Leadership AttributesGrow Diverse Teams: Leverages & values diversity of profiles to build empowered teams and develop talents creating a sense of belonging in an environment that promotes the Pernod Ricard valuesBold & Agile: Decisive & courageous even in the face of difficult & complex situations & always learns from past experiences.
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said in a respectful wayConsumer Centric; Develops customer/consumer intimacy with a focus on technology to innovate & create more value for the consumer & Pernod Ricard.Open & Authentic; Role models who instil trust, engage teams by giving & receiving feedback & constantly fostering open dialogue.Growth Mindset; Forward thinking; embodies a vision that translates into inspiring strategies.
Thrives in a complex & changing world deploying resources effectively & efficiently.Deliver through Collaboration; Achieves results while balancing rigorous planning and flexible transversal collaboration.
Builds partnerships & works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesLike a well-blended whiskey, we believe that diverse perspectives make us better and we welcome people from all backgrounds & experiences to create together the spirit that makes us great.
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