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Brand Experience Coordinator (6 Month FTC)

Organisation: Beam Suntory

Location: Glasgow

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory 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. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Brand Experience Coordinator (6 month FTC)

The following position is open in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What makes this a great opportunity?

The Brand Experience Co-ordinator will be working closely with the visitor centres at some of the most well-known Scottish and Irish Distilleries: Bowmore, Laphroaig, Auchentoshan, Glen Garioch, and Kilbeggan. They will be in charge of co-ordinating all internal visits: working with colleagues from around the world to craft memorable brand experiences – for them and their partners in distributors, bars, shops, agencies, and more – that will connect these visitors with our distilleries and forge lasting relationships that will grow these brands globally.

Role Responsibilities

Plan all visits to our Scottish and Irish Visitor Centres and The Harbour Inn through the Beam Suntory Trade Visitor Programme
Balance the needs of multiple stakeholders (VC colleagues, trip planner, visitor expectations, third-party suppliers)
Liaise with third-party suppliers (e.g. accommodation agency, travel firms, restaurants) to provide relevant and appropriate activities as required
Ensure prompt payment by trip requesters to our sites and third-party service suppliers as needed
Craft memorable brand experiences
Key event management support for brand festivals
Conference management at Auchentoshan
Marketing support of sites as required, particularly at The Harbour Inn
Business development, particularly at The Harbour Inn
Internal promotion of the Scottish and Irish Visitor Centres through a quarterly newsletter and internal social media
Co-ordinate internal team travel, e.g. for team meetings
Any other responsibilities as reasonably required by the business

Qualifications & Experience

Key Skills & Competencies
Event management
Client liaison and stakeholder management
Logistics and budget management
Eye for the Important details
Microsoft Office literate/comfortable working with multiple IT systems
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and multi-task
Data-driven
Strong written and verbal communicator
Qualifications & Experience
Experience working in a visitor attraction or hospitality
Experience in events management
Working with Content Management Systems/booking platforms
Qualified in a related subject (e.g. Events, Tourism, Hospitality, Spirits)

At Beam Suntory, 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. Beam Suntory 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.

Application Deadline: Friday 31/03/2023