Associate Brand Manager - Homeplace

Sazerac Company OverviewBuild your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe Associate Brand Manager - Homeplace is responsible for supporting the development and execution of Homeplace strategy, annual visitor-acquisition and activation plans, programming calendars and budgets. This role helps bring priority Sazerac brands to life across Buffalo Trace Distillery, Sazerac House, and global Homeplaces through distinctive visitor experiences, launches and campaigns. It partners closely with Homeplace leaders, Brand Marketing, Communications/PR, Operations, Retail, Food & Beverage, Finance, Compliance, agencies and suppliers to deliver attendance, engagement and business objectives.The preferred locations for this position will be Buffalo Trace Distillery or Sazerac House however also open to our approved hire states.What You’ll Do:Homeplace Fiscal Year Growth: Support cross-functional plans that grow attendance, consumer engagement and the commercial contribution of BTD, Sazerac House and global Homeplaces.Strategic Brand Initiative: Support execution of strategic plan, annual marketing plan, activation plan and budget to reach sales and profit objectives.Programming & Experience Innovation: Lead development of seasonal programming, special experiences and new initiatives that strengthen the consumer experience and drive visitation.Brand Launches & Priority Campaigns: Translate priority Sazerac brand launches and campaigns into relevant Homeplace experiences, partnering with brand teams to create distinctive consumer engagement.Creative Development & Communications: Manage agency and cross-functional development of creative assets, PR, digital content and marketing materials that support Homeplace programs and visitor acquisition.Site & Portfolio Prioritization: Allocate time and resources across BTD, Sazerac House and global Homeplaces using attendance, NPS, revenue and campaign performance data; turn insights into actions and business-review recommendations.Qualifications/RequirementsRequired:Bachelor's degree1 year of relevant experienceExperience working cross-functionally across multiple functionsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and business systemsAbility to learn new systems and processes quicklyAbility to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationAbility to travel up to 25%Preferred:Experience in hospitality, tourism, visitor attractions, experiential marketing, or CPGExperience presenting to or working with senior leadershipExperience managing external agenciesExperience supporting brand launches, campaign activations, or new visitor-experience initiativesCulture and Benefits:Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.The annual salary range for this role is $81,000 - $121,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.What’s Next:After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.#LI-JJ1#LI-hybridJob Summary# of Openings: 1Category: MarketingType: Regular Full-Time