Brand Manager: Premium Spirits Growth & Launches

IJW Whiskey Company; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC is seeking a Brand Manager to lead the development, management, and execution of the company’s brands. You will report to the CMO and shape consumer targeting, brand positioning, and growth strategies across domestic and international markets.

The role focuses on driving consumer engagement, managing agency partnerships, guiding packaging decisions, coordinating go-to-market launches, and collaborating with finance, sales, and digital marketing teams to maximize brand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brand management within the spirits industry.
• Proven experience developing and executing brand strategies and marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and brand positioning.
• Experience with digital marketing, social media, and e-commerce strategies.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy Implementation: Work with the CMO to implement brand strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market positioning.
• Brand Roadmap: Collaborating with cross functional teams, and leveraging industry data, create a brand roadmap.
• Agency Management: Lead the efforts of all Agencies that are partnering with IJW on the success of the brand.
• Packaging: Ensure that packaging meets the needs of the product goals.
• P&L: Collaborate with Finance to ensure COGS are set up for product success.
• Campaign Execution: Manage creative marketing campaigns to drive consumer engagement and product visibility across platforms, including digital, social media, and in-store activations.
• Product Launch Support: Manage the brand’s go-to-market strategies for new product launches, ensuring a seamless and impactful launch across all channels.
• Market Research & Consumer Insights: Conduct market research to identify trends, consumer preferences, and competitive positioning, and use these insights to inform brand strategies.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor brand performance, including sales and consumer feedback, and provide recommendations to optimize marketing efforts and improve brand awareness and loyalty.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as sales, digital marketing, and product development, Finance, Legal, as well as external agencies and partners, to execute brand initiatives.

Skills

Brand management

Digital marketing

Project management

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/business

Job description

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC is seeking a Brand Manager to lead the development, management, and execution of the company’s brands. You will report to the CMO and shape consumer targeting, brand positioning, and growth strategies across domestic and international markets.

The role focuses on driving consumer engagement, managing agency partnerships, guiding packaging decisions, coordinating go-to-market launches, and collaborating with finance, sales, and digital marketing teams to maximize brand