Head of Brand Architecture and Innovation

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We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka; Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies; Jameson Irish whiskey; Martell cognac; Havana Club rum; Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins; Malibu liqueur; Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 3 businesses: Pernod Ricard UK , which markets , sells and distributes our products in the UK market Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail , the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business. We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, 'conviviality' and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside. This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe. The Speciality whiske(y)s portfolio consists of The Glenlivet, one of the leading Single Malt brands, Aberlour, Scapa, Secret Speyside and several Irish Whisky boutique brands including Redbreast, the Spot range, Method & Madness etc The Head of Brand Architecture & Innovation will report to the Brand Architecture & Activation Director, Specialty Whisk(e)y The Head of Brand Architecture & Innovation will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic vision for the Speciality Whisky portfolio. This position is accountable for overseeing the entire portfolio management, range development and innovation pipeline across the Scotch Single Malt brands and Irish Speciality brands, ensuring alignment with the portfolio vision, consumers, and market needs. In addition to the existing responsibilities, the role will encompass the following: Leadership: In conjunction with the Brand Architecture director, plan and craft the long-term portfolio strategy and lead the development of a 36-month pipeline in partnership with key functions and drive market teams. Take a lead role in critical range architecture value strategy projects, such as portfolio simplification and optimisation, pricing strategies, range sales forecast and long term allocation strategies. Foster collaboration with drive market, global Innovation hub, insights, strategy, blending and inventory teams to define consumer-centric and culturally relevant pipelines, brand assets and opportunities. Bring to life the NPD pipeline and deliver the projects as per expected quality standards and timings. Collaborate with drive markets monthly to answer their needs when it comes to local innovation and asset development. Act as a brand guardian, ensuring that new products and marketing initiatives are deeply rooted in the brands' DNA. Manage range architecture budget and become a trustworthy partner of CBL finance team. Identify and adopt best practices to enhance programs/assets and inspire local markets. Team Management: Manage, develop, coach, and recruit direct reports, leveraging their strengths and addressing development areas through consistent, direct, and constructive feedback. Ensure strict adherence to project goals, timelines, and budgets, overseeing project coordination among external agencies, internal teams, and drive Markets. Lead the team to ensure flawless launch execution by defining brand experience guidelines and aligning them with local growth plans. Oversee the performance and development review process within the team, including individual development and career planning. Brand Management: Together with the Brand Architecture Director and other Head of leaders, assume ownership and accountability for the overall portfolio strategy. Continuously challenge the team to deepen consumer insights and transform them into actionable strategies and initiatives. Provide clear consumer and business rationale behind all recommendations. Challenge the team to optimize spending efficiency and effectiveness while extracting the best value from suppliers and agencies. Sustainability and Responsible Innovation: promote sustainability in product development and ensure compliance with environmental and social responsibility goals. This position could be right for you if you: Essential University educated (Master's in business/Marketing preferred) 15+ years marketing experience Track record of cross-functional team leadership and generating best-in-class marketing / NPDs with outstanding

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