Company: Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Job Title: Jameson Brand Ambassador Job Location: Tokyo,Japan & Warsaw Poland Language Requirement: Japanese or Polish to strong intermediate to fluent level Position Type: 12-month contract Start Date: Tuesday 19th July 2016 Job Category: Sales & Marketing Degree Type: Open but preferably Business / Marketing related
Who Are Irish Distillers? Irish Distillers is part of Group Pernod Ricard and oversee the production, marketing and distribution of a number of Pernod Ricard brands including Jameson Irish whiskey.
As brand guardians for Jameson, the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey, we look after every stage of the process from our distilleries in Cork and Dublin to our marketing and strategic head office in Ballsbridge and our distribution network worldwide.
Over 500 enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking people make up Irish Distillers. We’re an eclectic bunch with many different talents from many different backgrounds and one unifying passion; our dedication to the brands of Pernod Ricard.
The Role There are two separate roles open for Poland and Japan respectively. As a Jameson Brand Ambassador, you will kick start your career and hone your commercial instincts on a global stage, working for one of the world’s best Irish whiskey brands abroad. For many it will be the first step on a lifelong journey within Group Pernod Ricard. For some the career ladder reaches all the way to the very top.
You’ll work with the local Japan or Poland team Jameson activation team and off your own initiative, and be on first name terms with barmen, distributors and event organisers.
There are five key areas to the role of Brand Ambassador: 1. Brand Education / Mentoring 2. Brand Development 3. Building Relationships with trade, consumers and key influencers 4. PR/Event Support 5. Supporting local Jameson Brand Manager and Sales Team
Each market has its own challenges but you can expect the following to be on your ‘to do’ list in Warsaw or Tokyo: • Convert 25-35 year olds to the Jameson way of life through trial, market research and local media channels. • Help plan, strategize and initiate marketing opportunities for Jameson • You’ll be a social media mogul, blogging and posting updates about your progress.
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• You’ll be conducting tasting sessions with targeted consumer groups & influencing the big players in the market, from the main distributors to barmen & loyal brand advocates. • You’ll support your local brand team in all their market activations. • You’ll research what the competitors are up to and how we can counter them. • You’ll immerse yourself into the culture and be our ear to the ground.
To prove you have what Irish Distillers are looking for you’ll tick these boxes: You have a full clean driver’s licence. You’re a creative and highly enthusiastic self-starter. You have strong business acumen. You’re independent, self-motivated and can work off your own initiative. You have a strong desire and passion for brand marketing and sales. You’re outgoing, confident and an excellent communicator. You’re willing and able to adapt to new countries, cultures and situations. You have a positive, can do attitude. You’re a hard worker. You embody the Jameson personality traits of wit, charm and charisma. You’re driven to succeed and want a long term career within Group Pernod Ricard.
What We Offer? The Jameson International Graduate Programme lasts for a period of 12-months; including training in Irish Distillers Head Office, Ballsbridge, Dublin. There is the opportunity to extend to a second 12-month contract. You will receive a competitive graduate salary, company laptop, ipad and phone plus two return flights from your assigned market.
The Jameson International Graduate Programme is unique; therefore we look for exceptional candidates. Applications are through a brief application form and the submission of a 2-minute video where you have the opportunity to tell us why you are the best fit for Jameson. Check out our dedicated recruitment website www.jamesongraduateprogramme.com for more details on our graduate programme. Applications for this role should be submitted directly to Jamie.Thompson@pernod- ricard.com.
Deadline for completed applications including 2-minute video is 3pm Thursday 26th May.
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