Brand Manager

Sydney, Australia
30th September 2026
Published: 13th August 2026
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William Grant & Sons Irish Manufacturing
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Role Purpose 

To support the development, communication and delivery of local implementation of the Global Marketing Strategy for our brand portfolio locally by owning and championing disruptive brand & channel programmes comprising of activation, amplification as well as budget, reporting, agency management & communication across key brand growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Accountabilities

  • Deliver agreed Brand targets through sound channel plans, Advertising & Promotion (A & P) budget management & financial planning, project management, alignment of systems and processes and effective direction of brand advocacy activity in-line with brand strategy.
  • Execute Brand Strategy, brand priorities and objectives, annual marketing plans and activities (consumer & channel activation). 
  • Translate category insights into action and champion insight-driven channel programs to key internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams in line with operating rhythm. 
  • Be continuously alert to changes, issues and opportunities in the market (share, pricing, category reporting, updates on competitive position), evaluate & recommend solutions and implement agreed changes to plans for optimised return.
  • Regularly communicate brand progress against plans and share best practice with wider marketing team both locally and the Global Brand teams via ongoing Measurement & Evaluation (M & E)
  • Strong agency management skills, strong briefing skills and working with multiple agencies on large global & local campaigns
  • Maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to optimise delivery of activities and facilitate timely, relevant communication.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills required to deliver against objectives.
  • Effective management of Advertising & Promotional (A & P) budget & regular communication and alignment with Marketing Manager & finance teams.
  • Lead and own New Product Development / Gifting / Value Added Packaging solutions for the brand.
  • Strengthen relationships with Global Brand Teams to deliver locally aligned brand executions.
  • Alignment of Brand Ambassador activities with local/global brand strategies.

Reward and benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employee’s financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement
  • Paid Parental Leave – up to 22 weeks for eligible employees
  • Private Health insurance subsidy with a leading health insurer
  • 12% Superannuation Company Contribution
  • Our Employee Assistance Program offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
  • Private Life Assurance and Total Permanent Disability cover
  • Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
  • 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.
  • Learning resources to help you be your best self.
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