17 Oct
William Grant & Sons
Richmond
At William Grant & Sons, we're seeking a visionary Global Head of Partnerships to drive the growth and success of our luxury spirits portfolio, including our iconic Maison brands of Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendricks, and Monkey Shoulder. This is a pivotal role that will elevate our brand presence, enhance our consumer engagement, and contribute to our overall business objectives.
What We Can Offer You
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
Main Responsibilities
As the Global Head of Partnerships, you will be responsible for identifying and acquiring external partnerships and sponsorships across luxury, brand, commercial, talent, sport, and culture. You will also develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies that align with our overall business objectives and enhance our brand equity. Additionally, you will manage and grow relationships with global partners, ensuring strong collaboration and mutual benefit. Moreover, you will work closely with Maison brand teams, PR, and Influence teams to develop platforms, playbooks, and activation guidance for markets. Finally, you will ensure that partnerships and sponsorships deliver maximum ROI and contribute to our business goals.
Our Ideal Candidate
To be a success in this role you will be a highly experienced Global Partnership leader, with a track record in developing or acquiring global platforms, managing those relationships and ensuring fantastic execution. Experience in US and or Asia is required.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and industries valuing the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. One or our core Company values is " Embrace Difference" where we embrace our differences and work together to build on these and make us stronger.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives.
Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.
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▶️ Global Head of Partnerships
🖊️ William Grant & Sons
📍 Richmond