Beam Suntory, Inc. Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 1 week ago
At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
Manager, NA Strategy - North America Marketing
The following position is open in Illinois, United States.
What makes this a great opportunity?
This individual will be involved in a variety of high-impact, high-profile strategy projects to deliver our growth aspirations
This individual will have a material impact on the portfolio and brand growth strategy and planning process
The team is built and led by former management strategy consultants and is focused on building successful leaders
The role could be an entrée to a number of different positions within Beam, or could be an impactful transition from consulting into a fast-paced corporate environment
Role Responsibilities
The North American Marketing Strategy team supports our North America Leadership Team (NALT) to tackle the organization's highest-priority strategic initiatives, identify continued near and long-term growth opportunities, and help shape the corporate agenda. Projects range from assessing emerging growth opportunities to portfolio strategy to long-term strategic planning.
This position will report to the Director, North America Marketing Strategy with significant exposure to Strategy, US Brand and broader North American leadership.
Develop major strategy initiatives, including but not limited to: portfolio / category / brand growth strategies, marketing process improvement, and cross-functional efforts
Conduct complex analysis with analytical rigor, forming opinions on the "so what"
Collaborate cross-functionally across the company to ensure inclusion and integrity
Develop storyboards and presentations for the above projects, adapting for varying levels within the organization (e.g., marketing team vs. executive leadership)
Support annual strategic planning and integrated business planning process
Support long term category and brand planning
Identify key market opportunities for priority brands
Assess BI allocation across region / markets based on brand / market opportunities
Craft and deliver data-driven insights for delivery to executive teams
Work effectively in a team environment, both within the Strategy team and with cross-functional partners/stakeholders throughout the organization
As needed, support the implementation and monitoring of recommended strategies
Execute ad hoc strategy & broader Strategy team initiatives - this team is the one-stop-shop for developing Beam Suntory's North America leadership and marketing organization, meaning new / interesting projects are constantly surfacing!
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in management consulting or 4-5 years in corporate strategy role
Exceptional project management skills (must have led workstreams in the production of critical project deliverables)
Strong executive level presentation skills (storyboarding, development, and delivery)
Superior analytical skills and financial modeling capabilities
Ability to influence and build relationships with cross-functional counterparts
Ability to manage ambiguity
Ability and interest in coaching more junior tenure colleagues
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.
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