Senior Brand Manager

Senior Brand Manager – Spirits – Endeavour Group About Us Established in Pinnacle Drinks exclusively partners with winemakers, growers, brewers and distillers to deliver some of the world's leading brands across the wine, beer and spirits categories. We are proud to be part of the Endeavour Group – Australia's leading retail drinks and hospitality business united around the common purpose of 'creating a more sociable future together. About the Role Love what you do and leave your mark Be based in either Sydney or Melbourne in this hybrid opportunity. 7-Month Fixed-Term position. As the Senior Brand Manager for Spirits & RTDs you will lead portfolio planning and develop strategic plans, innovation and NPD within the Spirits portfolio. This includes building portfolio and brand plans to build performance and drive equity for the Pinnacle Drinks owned and exclusive brands. Responsibilities Lead portfolio strategy across customer, category, segment, NPD and brand thinking. Develop brand plans and innovations based on analysis of category, customer and brand performance. Plan launches, promotions, advertising, PR and events in alignment with the Head of Marketing's strategic direction. Track results, conduct ad-hoc consumer research and manage ongoing internal communications with key stakeholders. Develop and execute annual brand and activation plans for owned and exclusive partner brands to boost performance. Guide and empower direct reports. Channel and content planning for each brand within your portfolio. Use data-driven insights to form strategic decisions and campaign development. Lead portfolio development by working with the retail brand teams, Sourcing and Business Development teams to deliver NPD and brand refreshes aligned to category pillars. Develop new product concepts aligned to market opportunities and customer needs and drive product development from conceptualisation to launch. Work collaboratively with internal Business Teams to deliver input and sign-off on new product launches. Lead and implement successful product launches by working with the Business Development and Sourcing teams to manage NPD communication to all channels. Lead the marketing for export brands, including developing the brand portfolio for key international markets and distributors. Become an expert on the market, consumers, customers and competitors. Build relationships with external agency partners, internal stakeholders in marketing and commercial functions, and international teams. Financial management including management of budgets, building annual budgets, cost optimisation, accounts, quotations and reconciliations. Qualifications 5–7 years of leadership and hands‑on experience within the spirits category, with a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, competitive landscape and market dynamics. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act independently to drive brand‑specific objectives using deep category expertise. Strong understanding of the Spirits market landscape, including customer segmentation, product dynamics and evolving consumer trends and needs. Proven experience in building successful spirits brands and executing effective supporting activities, such as PR, content creation and merchandising. Skilled in developing brand architecture and leading new product development (NPD) initiatives within the Spirits category. Strong leadership presence in category management, with the ability to align and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a consistent track record of influencing outcomes across multiple teams. Highly self‑motivated with strong organisational and time‑management capabilities. Commercially minded, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes through brand performance, portfolio growth and equity development. Creative approach to brand planning, from concept development to campaign execution, aligned with strategic goals. Experienced in customer analysis, market research and above‑the‑line (ATL) marketing execution. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. Benefits Flexible working in every sense. Exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy's, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs. Monthly meeting‑free days. Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset – we offer a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Endeavour Group is full of opportunities – use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself and your career. This is just the start, so dream big. Equal Opportunity Statement At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone's welcome – if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply. We're all about creating a more sociable future – for our customers and each other. If this job excites you and you're close‑enough on the requirements, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr