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Brown-Forman Country Manager Belgium/Luxemburg in Brussel, Belgium
Brown-Forman sets up Direct Selling Organisation in Belgium and Luxembourg from the 1st of January 2022.
Who is Brown-Forman?
For 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Woodford Reserve, Finlandia Vodka, Herradura, Chambord, BenRiach, GlenDronach, and Slane. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by over 4,700 employees and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide.
What You Will Do in This Role
The Country Manager for Belgium and Luxembourg will be responsible for the implementation of the Direct Selling Organisation and the development of the long-term business strategy for Belgium and Luxembourg markets.
He/She will work cross-functionally to implement the organization, drive results and deliver consistent growth, lead and develop talents, and embed the Brown-Forman culture.
Belgium and Luxembourg is the 7th biggest EU market for Standard+ Whisky in volume. It has grown by 6% in value over the last decade and surpassed total EU growth; with American Whiskey standard+ value growth by 13%. American whiskey - especially the super premium category - continues to grow and attract new consumers.
What You Will Experience
Strategy & business development
Start up and lead the implementation of the Brown-Forman Direct Selling Organization in Belgium and Luxembourg with other dedicated European supports
Develop and maintain long-term strategic plans for the business units. Build mid and long-term plans with investment proposals to seek growth opportunities
Prepare and implement an annual business plan in accordance to the long-term strategy, taking P&L accountability for the markets
Driving commercial excellence and innovative portfolio development
Develop organizational processes to ensure operational excellence in all aspects of the business
Organization & People Development
Participate actively in the recruitment of the new team
Commit to the stewardship of Brown-Forman’s culture in Belgium and Luxembourg, role modeling and holding others accountable for the company’s values, behaviors, and ethical standards
Ensure growth and development of the organization and the individuals within it, including succession planning for key positions, learning and feedback culture promotion, and focus on engagement and enablement of the workforce
Communicate with impact to influence behaviors and results across the depth and breadth of Belgium and Luxembourg organization as well as the wider Brown-Forman organization
Stakeholders, internal and external relationships
Ensure strong collaboration with other European division teams
Develop relationships with key customers, industry, and respective government authorities
Ensure compliance with the B-F Code of Conduct, responsible marketing guidelines, and other such codes that may be issued from time to time
Operate efficiently and effectively within the brand and financial matrix structures within Brown-Forman.
What You Bring to the Table
Entrepreneurial mindset and organizational skill set to start up a Direct Selling Organization
Leadership and commercial proven experience in Belgium (10 years experience in a senior position in the FMCG industry),
Ability to grow brands and deliver results (based on strong industry knowledge and business acumen)
Developing people and teams with a clear aptitude for leveraging diversity and fostering inclusion and collaboration
Initiating and leading change
Fluent in French, Flemish, and English
Ability to travel across Europe
What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure our sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer premium and equitable pay & bonus for individual and company performance. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees 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.
Business Area: Europe Division
City: Brussel
State: Brussels-Capital Region
Country: BEL
Req ID: JR-00001988
