Armand de Brignac's vision is to be the ultimate trophy, a symbol of earned success. The brand has unparalleled connections to music, sports, film, fashion, and the UK hospitality industry. A disruptive, challenger brand that thrives within a powerful cultural and luxury network. Born from a quest to create the new reference in luxury champagne worthy of celebrating the successes of the new generation, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter gave life to Maison Armand de Brignac in 2006.

The UK market, with its mature Champagne category and cultural influence that resonates beyond borders is a key territory for the brand to deliver its ambitions.
The Brand & Business Development Manager - Armand de Brignac will be leading the development of Armand de Brignac in the UK. In alignment with the Maison's vision and guidelines and the broader Moët Hennessy U.K. strategy, they are responsible for development of effective individual brand plans, commercial strategy and the planning and implementation of marketing activations across all channels and touch points.

They will at all times act as Brand Ambassador vis-a-vis trade partners, press, VIPs and other friends of the brand.

STRATEGY

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Ensure all programs are delivered on time, within agreed budget and to the expected level of excellence in accordance with the brand values.

STAKEHOLDERS

• Establish and maintain a solid, trustworthy relationship with key Maison (Global) and MH EMEA stakeholders.
• Inspire, motivate, and manage excellent working relationships with all cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure timely excellence in delivery of agreed projects and follow-up on reporting of performance and key learnings.

Languages:

Fluent English

Professional experience:

Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in either luxury product marketing or wider luxury / culture (music, fashion etc.) industry.

Required skills:

Understanding of brand strategy development in a commercial context
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial, passionate, and creative with a drive for innovation and seizing opportunities.
Proactive and solution driven with strong sense of perseverance & resilience.
Organised and structured, capable of dealing with several tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to successfully adapt to different stakeholders
Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional key stakeholders, including senior leaders
Strong analytical skills to support data-driven decision making
An inherent passion for luxury products and exciting and dynamic UK cultural scene

Other skills:

Valid driving license and willingness to travel intensively across the UK.
WSET Level 2/3, or relevant sommelier/trade experience, is a plus.
Positive, can-do attitude and good team player