The Macallan Brand Partnerships Manager

Edrington Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with premiums paid by

Company 401(k) match

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Product allowance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Macallan Brand Partnerships Manager will help shape the future of The Macallan, the world’s most admired single malt Scotch whisky brand, in our largest global market. You will lead a high-profile partnerships programme, working with Private Client Relationship Managers and the marketing team to drive growth and deliver luxury experiences for high-net-worth clients.

You will build and lead The Macallan's partnerships strategy, recruit and engage clients, negotiate premium brand partnerships,

Qualifications

• Experience in partnerships, experiential marketing, brand marketing, sponsorships, events or business development.
• Experience working within luxury brands, premium consumer goods, hospitality or food and beverage sectors.
• Strong track record of delivering strategic partnerships and memorable customer experiences.
• Experience managing external partners, agencies and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and measuring marketing performance.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Eligible to work in the US and willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing The Macallan's annual partnerships strategy to recruit and engage high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Identifying, negotiating and managing premium brand and media partnerships that align with The Macallan's luxury standards and growth ambitions.
• Creating exceptional partnership events and experiences that enhance brand advocacy and expand private client relationships.
• Working closely with Private Client Relationship Managers to support direct-to-consumer growth and customer acquisition objectives.
• Bringing partnerships to life through integrated campaigns across paid, owned and earned channels.
• Enhancing the value and experience of The Macallan Society through strategic partnership activity.
• Strengthening The Macallan's ultra-prestige positioning across owned spaces and luxury consumer touchpoints.
• Leading bespoke client programmes to deliver personalised luxury experiences and exceptional service.
• Managing partnership investment, measuring performance and identifying opportunities to maximise impact and return on investment.

Skills

Partnerships

Experiential marketing

Brand marketing

Sponsorships

Events

Business development

Premium luxury experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

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Our Blend of Benefits

• $106,000 - $133,000 + Annual Bonus
• 25 days of Vacation Time - including Holiday Break from December 25th through 31st
• Sick Leave Days and Company Holidays
• Health Insurance with Premiums fully paid by Edrington for Employees and Dependents
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Additionalbenefits include Life Insurance and Disability Plans, Pre-Tax Benefits, Fitness Reimbursement Program & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Embrace work-life harmony withhybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity,paternityand adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance and through Company Events

Embrace Excellence

The Macallan Brand Partnerships Manager will help shape the future of the world's most admired single malt Scotch whisky brand. This role is central to delivering The Macallan's ambition to become the Ultimate Luxury Spirit, leading a high-profile partnerships programme in our largest global market. Working closely with Private Client Relationship Managers and the wider marketing team, you will drive customer growth, strengthen brand presence and create exceptional luxury experiences for high-net-worth consumers.

Make an Impact

You will be responsible for building and leading The Macallan's partnerships strategy, helping to grow our private client network and elevate the brand's luxury positioning by:

• Developing and executing The Macallan's annual partnerships strategy to recruit and engage high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Identifying, negotiating and managing premium brand and media partnerships that align with The Macallan's luxury standards and growth ambitions.
• Creating exceptional partnership events and experiences that enhance brand advocacy and expand private client relationships.
• Working closely with Private Client Relationship Managers to support direct-to-consumer growth and customer acquisition objectives.
• Bringing partnerships to life through integrated campaigns across paid, owned and earned channels.
• Enhancing the value and experience of The Macallan Society through strategic partnership activity.
• Strengthening The Macallan's ultra-prestige positioning across owned spaces and luxury consumer touchpoints.
• Leading bespoke client programmes to deliver personalised luxury experiences and exceptional service.
• Managing partnership investment, measuring performance and identifying opportunities to maximise impact and return on investment.

Your Talent and Skills

We are looking for a commercially minded marketing professional with experience building impactful partnerships and premium brand experiences:

• Experience in partnerships, experiential marketing, brand marketing, sponsorships, events or business development.
• Experience working within luxury brands, premium consumer goods, hospitality or food and beverage sectors.
• Strong track record of delivering strategic partnerships and memorable customer experiences.
• Experience managing external partners, agencies and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and measuring marketing performance.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Eligible to work in the US and willing to travel as required.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

Closing date 21st August 2026

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