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Our client is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. It was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Their strategy and aim are to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses. The company owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 23 countries and they have employed approximately 4,000 people.

As an Trade Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for...

Planning, leading and handling overall execution of brand activation caledar in line with the MWB and support project planning.
Customizing & implementing bespoke programs (as per brand guidelines)
Brand theme activities: Planning, leading, executing the bar staff training calendar for the portfolio
Ensuring training and development of the execution force through on the job training and scheduling training calendar ( Distributor + Commercial Teams), deployment of tools i.e. Ensuring that merchandise standards 'The Perfect Store' are adhered to for best in class execution of all BTL activations
Creating a on trade scorecard for KPI definition for On-premise accounts / national chains




Working collaboratively with the brand marketing and commercial sales teams (company & the distributor teams), leading the development and implementation of BTL Activity calendar in line with our Must Win Battle.
Ensuring POS is 100% compliant with the Brand Guideline & 100% fit for purpose, in sufficient quantities to achieve visibility objectives in all relevant outlets,as per the annual aligned plan
Supporting in the development and execution of Consumer & Shopper activations, including point of sale, gift packs ( packaging & gifts ), in-store displays, sales toolkits and sampling activations, consistent with Perfect Store guidelines .
Customizing visibility initiatives for outlets
Exploring opportunities in image outlets in both on & off trade
Brand walls, wall bays , shelf in shelf , festive gandolas etc
Incentive planning & deployment to drive recommendation
End to end execution of the training modules supported by the local or national training agency & commercial teams
Partnering with the key local bartenders to nurture and execute dialogue content – menu creation , bespoke drinks , cocktail menu's , pairings , leverage their digital reach by promoting our drinks etc

Proven track record of working in On/Off Trade - Key Accounts Sales, Retail Sales , Brand Management or Trade Activation (2-6 yrs).
Demonstrated experience in managing expense budgets, procurement, and both Agency and Customer relationships
Post Graduation Degree with relevant subject focus preferred
Experience managing large cross functional commercial projects desirable
Strong relationships in On Premise and Bartender community
Knowledge of the Liquor industry and regulatory environment, and communication guidelines
Knowledge of the on-premise activaiton planning/ management/ operation
Ability to network and build solid relationships

📌 Marketing Coordinator (Store) (Bengaluru)
🏢 WhiteCrow Research
📍 Bengaluru