Brand Ambassador-Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Job Introduction

Do you have a passion for whisky? Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch is a family owned, luxury whisky brand looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual to represent the brand and its values to consumers, trade and media.

Main Responsibility

The Brand Ambassador will authentically and responsibly represent the Glenfiddich brand, identify key stakeholders, and influence and forge relationships with journalists, bartenders, and all the local movers and shakers. The Brand Ambassador will be the champion of luxury culture and the face of the brand through storytelling, training and events. Lastly, the Brand Ambassador will manage an intense travel schedule and execute a wide variety of activities on behalf of the brand.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a creative mind-set, a passion for whisky and a knack for growing and influencing their network. Our Brand Ambassadors are incredible presenters and story tellers. They are also strategic, innovative and deliver results. They set high standards and exceed consumer and customer expectations.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Strong influencing & partnering abilities
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Entrepreneurial and self-starter
• Strong background in spirits, either through professional experience or personal interest
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & written
• Creative & innovative thinking
• Ability to act as a consultant within team structure

Desirable:

• Experience and/or knowledge in luxury goods preferred
• Spirits industry knowledge and experience preferred

The salary range for this role, based out of our New York City office is $96,309 - $113,755

What we can offer you

• Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• 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.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.
• Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
• Our employees enjoy a generous vacation entitlement.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare that includes Medical, Dental & Vision
• Our employees can join our 401(k) savings plan. The company matches employees’ contribution up to 5%, in addition to a Discretionary Contribution.
• Our Life and AD&D cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary.

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.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We’re proud to provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at [email protected].

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