Global Merchandising Manager - Flagship

To be an expert in the On-trade channel and provide a customer centric approach when planning, developing and delivering bespoke world-class merchandising plans for key flagship stores globally. Work collaboratively with the global brand teams to deliver plans that drive flagship brand visibility and consumer engagement.

• Armed with a positive, can-do attitude and an excellent knowledge of the drinks, fashion, beauty or luxury industry you will have had experience of delivering significant visibility programmes within the On Trade.
• Your previous experience in category/ trade marketing or merchandising across a global matrix organisation will help us ensure that the company's merchandising programmes allows William Grant & Sons to be seen as best in class.
• You will also need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and build strong, cross-functional relationships with the brand teams, suppliers, local markets and agencies.
• Some international travel will be required.
  
  Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.
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• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to 'buy' or 'sell' some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive. We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions. At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work. OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY Our agile working philosophy is to "Have your best work day everyday". Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams. We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.