Brand Group Manager
Do you want to be part of a team that’s shaking up the beverage world? A job where you can build real-world brands? The Beverage House (that’s us!) is looking for a Brand Group Manager (Needle Gin, Antica Sambuca, Rossi Limoncello & Evermann Whisky) to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
We’re a vibrant startup providing the best drinks to the hospitality industry, supermarkets, liquor stores, and online shoppers. Think of internationally renowned brands like Sambuca, Tequila, Vodka, Blikkies, Limoncello, Shots, Gin & Whisky, but we do more than that! We produce podcasts, cool media videos, manage artist performances (management), and DJs, and promote our drinks at the coolest events and festivals. And believe us, it’s a party! (Want to know more about the brands in question? Read on!)
What are you going to do
We work extremely hard. Our team consists of young, ambitious individuals with enormous dreams. Together, we take on the challenge of competing against the ‘big players’ in the industry, which requires a hefty dose of creativity and a touch of courage. These goals aren’t achieved alone; we build them together. That’s also what makes us unique; the collective ambition and fighting spirit to take on ‘the big boys’, with our young and creative perspective on the world and life. But we also have a lot of fun in what we do. Together, we form a close-knit group that isn’t afraid to take risks and explore new paths.
Offer
As Brand Group Manager for the brands Antica Sambuca, Needle Gin, Rossi D’siago Limoncello & Evermann Whisky, you are responsible for creating and executing effective marketing strategies and plans to strengthen brand awareness, activations, and promotions. You play a crucial role in positioning and branding our brands with hospitality establishments, retailers, and consumers. Your tasks include, among others:
- Developing and implementing brand strategies and marketing plans.
- Creating attractive promotion and activation campaigns targeting our audiences.
- Collaborating (and directing) with the internal team, including designers, account managers, and others, to effectively execute campaigns.
- Maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders in the industry.
- Monitoring and analyzing market trends and competition to identify opportunities and improve our brand positioning.
- Budget management and reporting on marketing initiatives and results.
- And occasionally enjoying a drink with us!
Job requirements
We’re looking for a winner. The drive to perform and achieve results. A passion for building brands. The ambition to create something beautiful & grand together with colleagues in the Netherlands. You must be social but also able to work independently. In a growing startup environment, independence, entrepreneurship, and a hint of leadership are also very important. Creativity, perseverance, and a healthy dose of humor are absolute must-haves. You are fluent in both Dutch and English and have a driver’s license.
You are communicatively strong, have a proactive attitude, and are passionate about everything related to marketing… whether it’s online or offline. Naturally, building a brand involves strategic thinking, creativity, and effectively managing projects, which are all qualities you possess. Experience in the beverage industry is a plus. And last but not least, being a bit quirky in your own way fits perfectly with our company culture! So, are you ready to conquer the beverage world with us?
Needle Gin is one of the few fully climate-neutral produced Gin brands in the world, made in a friendly family distillery in the Black Forest and has rapidly grown in European countries such as Germany, Bosnia, and Italy due to its excellent price/quality ratio. Genuine handmade premium quality (which is evident in taste & aroma) at very fair prices. Mainly consumed in a delightful Gin & Tonic or Cocktail!
The brands:
Antica Sambuca is one of the best, if not the best Sambuca in the world. Antica continues to win multiple international gold medals, further proof of its delicious taste & quality. It not only tastes great but is also the only Sambuca in the world with patented pro-pour technology, meaning each bottle automatically comes with a pourer, which is ideal for many hospitality establishments. Additionally, it’s also the first Sambuca with different flavors! Think Sambuca Banana, Sambuca Licorice & Sambuca Raspberry!
Evermann Whisky is one of the few truly good German whiskies. Not only in taste & quality but also in its accessible price. German, something different, and extremely good. Various unique barrel combinations used and delightful to consume neat or mixed. You could say Evermann is one of the most well-known and largest German whiskies in the world. Now, both brands (Needle & Evermann) need to grow significantly in the Netherlands, something where you will play an important role!
Rossi Limoncello has been the highest-rated limoncello in the world for several years. Gold medals have been won again recently. This is thanks to the quality lemons picked exclusively from Sicily. Bottled with delicious lemon syrup! This makes it slightly different from others. Not only the taste but also the bottle design makes Rossi stand out among other limoncellos.
Salary
We always aim to provide you with a competitive salary. That’s important to us; we value you and your work. Therefore, you will receive an above-market salary for this position, and as our company continues to grow, both in size and profit, you’ll be rewarded with substantial bonuses that can be quite significant. Of course, both the primary and secondary employment conditions are good.
We’re in this together, so when there’s good earnings, we distribute them accordingly. What’s most important to us is showing as a young underdog that with a clear strategy, vision, and mission, even with limited experience, you can achieve a lot, even in a challenging market like this one. As long as you keep fighting and channeling your creativity in the right direction.
Also, consider the swift and robust career advancement opportunities, especially if you’ve been with us from the start and continue to fight alongside us. Who knows, you might soon be the Marketing Director or even the Managing Director, shoot for the moon! Additionally, it’s incredibly educational and applicable for the future, you’ll get to travel to multiple countries and distilleries, and let’s not forget that you’ll also receive discounts on drinks both from us and at cafes, clubs, and restaurants!
€3,800 – €4,300 per month
Secondary employment conditions:
- Stock options
- Company parties
- Budget for professional development
- Extra vacation days
- Opportunity for promotion
- Pension
- Employee discount
- Travel allowance
- Company phone
- Profit sharing
Types of additional reimbursements:
- Bonus scheme
- Overtime paid
- Holiday pay
