Graduate scheme
Description
Applications for the Jameson Brand Ambassador Programme will open on 1st of February 2025 and close on 31st of March 2025.
In the meantime, we have set up this Talent Community so we can connect with you and share updates around key dates, hints and tips on the recruiting process and give you further insight into working with Irish Distillers.
About Irish Distillers and Jameson
Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits & wines & makers of some of the world’s most well-known & successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey & are exported to over 130 markets across the globe. At the core of everything we do is a passion for our craft, a commitment to sustainability & an ambition to create drinks that can be enjoyed the world over.
Irish Distillers is part of Pernod Ricard , the No.2 worldwide producer of wines & spirits. Its portfolio includes renowned brands such as Absolut vodka, Chivas Regal, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum and Beefeater gin. Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets, sixteen of which were named among the Top 100 Spirits in the World by Impact.
Jameson Brand Ambassador
The Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme offers candidates the opportunity to work as a Jameson Brand Ambassador in an international market. As part of the Jameson International Marketing Team (IMT) you will join the local Pernod Ricard marketing team in the country you will be based. As a Jameson Brand Ambassador, you will kick start your career in marketing & hone your commercial instincts on a global stage, working for the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey brand abroad. For many it will be the first step on a lifelong journey within Pernod Ricard.
What does the role of Jameson Brand Ambassador involve?
80-90% field based:
You’ll share your new-found whiskey wisdom with new faces all around the world, educating consumers, distributors & sales teams about the history, heritage & craft credentials of Jameson Irish Whiskey. Supporting the brand’s creative activities will keep your days varied & exciting.
10-20% office based:
Supporting your local Pernod Ricard marketing team in the planning, execution & evaluation of Jameson activations will bring both you & the brand to new places. This will encompass certain formalities, including expenses, monthly reports, and market insights.
Core areas of the role include:
Brand Education - support local sales team in educating staff in key trade accounts with a focus on bartender education in key outlets. Identify & conduct tastings / education for groups of key influencers & target consumers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the Jameson brand history, heritage & production process.
Brand Development - in partnership with the local brand and sales teams and in line with the local brand plan, identify and target Jameson on-trade accounts to build brand awareness and identify brand development opportunities. Led by the local brand team and based on the local activation plan, build relationships and development plans for each target outlet. Identify relevant opportunities for brand development and present such ideas to the local brand team.
Content Creation - draw on your creative side to capture high quality on-brand content to share on local & global brand channels.
Direct support to Jameson Brand Team - support in implementation, tracking & evaluation of planned on-trade activity. Provision & presentation of Jameson best practice to assist in design & implementation of key on/off trade activities & activations. Provision of market intelligence, investigating, analysing & reporting on key competitor activity & market trends.
What do we look for?
- Fluency in Portuguese
- Creative, innovative, self-starter – at Irish Distillers we call this ‘Serious Character’.
- 3rd level qualification
- Full clean driver’s license mandatory
- Legal right to work in Ireland.
- Independent, self-motivated & can work off your own initiative.
- Able to adapt to new countries, cultures, & situations
- Interest in Music, Art & Culture an advantage
Like a well-blended whiskey, we believe that diverse perspectives make us better and we welcome people from all backgrounds & experiences to create together the spirit that makes us great.
Interested? Learn More @ www.irishdistillers.ie/careers
More Details
Apply by
03.02.2025
Locations
Dublin
