Brand Manager, Premium Spirits

Do you have a sharp commercial instinct, strategic drive, and a genuine passion for brand building?

We are looking for a Brand Manager who is ready to take ownership of one of the industry’s most iconic brands; a brand that brings together energy, engagement, and perfectionism in everything it does.

About the Role

As Brand Manager at Robert Prizelius, you will be responsible for planning and managing the annual cycle for one of our most important premium spirits brands.

You will lead listing management and innovation at Vinmonopolet and build long-term brand equity with consumers in the Norwegian market.

You will inspire the sales team and lead a substantial activation programme, making sure every execution meets the highest standard.

The role calls for someone who can translate strategy into local action, who thrives when coordinating complex projects, who is confident presenting to brand owners, and who has a natural sense of prioritisation and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• You analyse and develop a deep understanding of the spirits market across both on-trade and off-trade, draw insightful conclusions, and turn them into brand plans and budgets that drive market share growth.

• You present plans and budgets to internal leadership and brand owners, ensuring buy-in across the organisation.

• You are responsible for innovation planning and develop the plans and materials that equip the sales team to succeed in the market.

• You own the flawless execution of strategic plans and deliver a comprehensive activation programme with a clear ROI focus and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• You build and maintain a strong relationship with the brand owner through excellent communication and a professional hosting culture.

• You carry full budget responsibility and control throughout the year, and you contribute to putting the company’s sustainability strategy into practice in your day-to-day work.

What We Are Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher education in marketing, business, or economics

• 2--5 years of experience in field sales, brand management, trade marketing (or similar, abvantage if within beverages, energy drinks, or FMCG)

• Commercial storytelling and persuasion skills that bring plans to life for internal and external stakeholders

• Strong business judgement and numeracy

• Practical fluency with AI and data-driven tools, with a genuine interest in using new technology to work smarter

• A genuine feel for the culture and mindset of our core custumers (20-to-24-year-olds): you understand music, festival and nightlife culture

• Ability to own and lead large-scale activation and event programmes from plan to flawless execution

• Solid understanding of budgets and experience with planning, evaluation, and reporting

• Strong presentation and communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint

• Exceptional collaborative skills and the ability to build relationships internally and externally

• High work capacity, strong work ethic, and excellent prioritisation skills

• A drive and ability for continuous learning and professional development

• Fluent in English and good working proficiency in Norwegian

• Drivers lincense (klasse B)

What We Offer

You will join a strong team working with some of the world’s leading producers and brands such as Jägermeister, Aperol, Hendrick’s, Cointreau, Monkey Shoulder, Glenfiddich, Rémy Martin and Campari. Together, you will make sure the portfolio keeps gaining market share in a highly social, varied and competitive industry.

You will also get access to the insight, data and tools that give you a real edge in every decision.

• Exciting and challenging tasks in the industry’s leading and most dynamic spirits team

• An inclusive, energetic and innovative work environment with international and multicultural connections

• Thorough training and a management team dedicated to your personal growth

• Access to exclusive events and festivals

• Great Place to Work certified employer

• Competitive terms

Why Us?

We combine a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment with the long-term security of a family-owned group. If you are looking for learning opportunities, business and sales experience, and true ownership of your working days, the possibilities here are significant.

We are actively working to increase diversity and improve the gender balance in the nightlife and spirits industry, and we especially encourage women to apply.

Ready for the Challenge?

Send us your application and CV as soon as possible by clicking the apply button.

Note: Applications sent directly to the contact person cannot be considered due to privacy regulations.

This position reports to Katrin Reitz-Moe.