With two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory is a world leader in premium spirits. As a truly global business, we bring together the best of our culturally diverse heritage. We value both agility and long-term thinking, we share a collective commitment to excellence and a dedication to craftsmanship, and across borders and roles, we collaborate to delight our consumers responsibly, and contribute to a more sustainable society for all of our stakeholders.

Our Vision is Growing for Good and our mission is to be the world’s most admired, fastest-growing premium spirits company. We’re a business that runs on responsibility, integrity, ambition and drive, and we celebrate exceptional performance. We welcome our people to dream big and tenaciously pursue ambitious goals – we call it our Yatte Minahare Spirit. But perhaps most importantly – we value differences, and we appreciate what each of us can contribute. We inspire each other, and challenge ourselves to innovate, improve, advance new ideas, and try new things. We create endless opportunities to Unleash Your Spirit every day in a culture that is charged, creative, challenging, and fun. 

What makes this a great opportunity?  

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections through our globally recognised portfolio of brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon brands, Canadian Club Whiskey, Suntory brands including highly admired Luxury Whiskey brands such as Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki as well as Roku Gin, Haku Vodka and -196 premix. Headquartered in New York, NY, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. Our culture is anchored deeply in a set of core values, including our East-Meets-West Culture, Yatte Minahare spirit, Giving Back to Society, Delighting Consumers, responsibly and Embracing Diversity & Inclusion. 

Mission of Role  

The Group Marketing Manager will lead Beam Suntory Australia JBBD Co. Trademark and co-lead POD team, to achieve the annual sales & marketing objectives for the Jim Beam business unit. This role plays a key role with the JBBDCo. House and on the POD Leadership team working closely with Commercial Finance, Category and Commercialization peers. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the JBBDCo. Trademark with Brand House for AUS
• Lead the JB strategy for Australia 
• Set annual brand strategies and plan elements for JB (media, sponsorship, and core activations)
• Partner with the Innovation team to set the long and short term innovation agenda for Jim Beam 
• Accountable for Jim Beam annual brand investment plans
• Custodian and accountable to work with the JB global coalition  
• Lead, coach, develop and mentor a team of ABM’s, BM’s and SBM 
• Partner with Marketing Director to own local agency relationships
• Work closely with Group Category Manager and Shopper Activation Manager to develop annual CCEP in market customer plans
• Work with the On Premise channel team to partner with The On Premise venues to activate and trial JB
• Regularly present to senior management annual brands plans and quarterly activation calendar
• Partner with Marketing Director to own the marketing strategy with key stakeholders (local, global, CCEP)
• Expert in understanding consumer behavior and brand P&Ls
• Interface between commercial and Oceania Leadership for NPD launch post evaluation reviews and major marketing campaigns leading to a culture of continual improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree qualification
• Minimum 8 years sales and/ or marketing experience in FMCG or liquor
• Consumer Brand management experience with a focus on consumer insights
• Superior relationship building skills and senior stakeholder management are essential
• Strong business acumen skills are essential including demonstrated commercial strength
• Previous experience in developing marketing plans across complex multi – dimensional relationships, dealing with demanding stakeholders

Job Specific Competencies

• Strategic thinking/Planning
• Commercial mindset
• Critical/Logical thinking
• Collaboration
• Influence
• Presentation skills
• Project management
• Problem solving/Resolution
• Analytical

Beam Suntory Behavioral Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Approach
• Creating Innovative Solutions
• Beating the Competition….Together 

At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.

WE BELIEVE IN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact us if you require assistance. In 2023, Beam Suntory earned a top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index and was a recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion