Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouet champagnes as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 3 businesses:

• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, 'conviviality' and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

Your unique contribution

You will have 6 main areas of responsibility:

VIP hosting - Build strong rapport with VIPs, HNWI and key opinion leaders and develop lasting relationships through whisky mentorship. Inspire audiences through excellent level of storytelling, education, and convivial hosting in our home of Scotch whisky.

Brand Education and Mentoring -Act as brand and company spokesperson in press, broadcast and events. Inspire audiences through charisma, charm and knowledge to create Scotch whisky advocates all over the world.

VIP relationship and luxury business development - Drive commercial success of luxury programmes. Develop world class network of VIPs, engage the network across Chivas Brothers' Prestige whisky brands.

Brand Management and insight - Be the expert voice on Scotch whisky providing industry knowledge and insight.

Social Media - Develop and manage a high-profile social media presence to target consumers, influencers, key contacts, and opinion leaders.

Measurement and reporting - Create monthly report for internal circulation on brand ambassador activities detailing project and overseas work, impact, key learnings and insights.

Who you'll be working with

• VIP, Education and Hospitality Manager
• Global Marketing teams
• Brand Home teams
• VIPs/Customers/Trade and Consumers
• Global Brand Ambassador network
• Pernod Ricard Affiliates
• Media and influencers.
• Production team.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you:

* Have extensive experience at a senior level in the Scotch whisky industry

* Have authenticity and credibility to represent Chivas Brothers' Prestige whisky to the highest level

* Can commit to travelling regularly within the UK and overseas.

* Are an excellent public speaker and can influence key stakeholders internally and externally.

* Are a self-confident, outgoing individual who actively enjoys building strong relationships and is a strong networker.

* Are a self-starter who takes initiative to make things happen - entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, a 'can do' attitude.

* Highly active and engaging on social media.

* Have an ability to work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends.

* Have a responsible attitude and approach towards alcohol.

* Have a full, UK clean driving licence.

Our mix of benefits

For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days' annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It's our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We're committed to conviviality, and with this, you'll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You'll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We're committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as 'Createurs de Convivialite'.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As 'Createurs de convivialite', we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.

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Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

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