VP Managing Director - UK and Ireland

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. This pivotal role involves setting strategic direction, leading a cross-functional team, and driving business performance while fostering an inclusive culture. You will be accountable for P&L and represent the company in high-impact industry bodies. If you have a successful track record in leadership and a passion for creating value in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and teamwork, and be part of a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Equitable pay structures

Premium employee experience

Diverse workforce benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering business plans and leading teams.
• Ability to create an inclusive culture and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute business strategies.
• Manage P&L and resource allocation across markets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Team Management

Inclusive Culture Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master of Business Administration

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VP Managing Director - UK and Ireland, London

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Client:

Brown-Forman

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Meaningful Work From Day One

The Managing Director - UK/Ireland is first and foremost a key member of the European Leadership team; leading with an enterprise mindset. In addition, they are a driver of the business strategy, role model of our culture and values, and motivator of high performance across the UK & Ireland. You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team to co-create and execute against geography, portfolio, people and organisation plans.

What You Can Expect

Sets strategic direction for the UK & Ireland aligned to portfolio, channel and customer, people and culture priorities and global strategy; aligns resources to deliver the SNS and OI performance

Creates annual and long-term plans that build our future business and is fully accountable for the P&L across all markets, channels and accounts across the region

Lead culture, deliver against people and D&I strategies and fosters inclusion and support of community relations locally and for our industry

Manages the resource allocation and budget process, collaborates with regional teams and marketing groups on the best use of TMF funds

Represents Brown-Forman UK & Ireland in high-impact industry bodies; navigating stakeholders to ensure Brown-Forman’s voice and interest is actively represented from a public policy standpoint

What You Bring to the Table

Successful track record of delivering upon annual business plans and leadership of a cross-functional team of experts

Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive culture, through leading with values and empowerment whilst delivering results through a team

Proven record of leading in a VUCA environment and embedding a value-creation mindset throughout the organisation

Impactful and influential communicator, able to inspire others and articulate a strong vision and direction

Excels in building partnerships internally and externally, ability to set direction and align resources accordingly

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

What Makes You Unique

• Experience in the beverage/spirits industry is advantageous, however not required, as are further studies such as a Masters of Business Administration

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.

Many Spirits, One Brown‑Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.

Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown‑Forman.

Nothing Better- At Brown‑Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown‑Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work in countries around the world.

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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Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.