DIRETTORE VENDITE ITALIA

Brown-Forman is excited to announce the launch of our own distribution in Italy, beginning in 2025. You can join an organization recently certified as a Great Place to Work in Italy for 2023/2024 . In Italy, Brown-Forman is the #1 company in the premium+ spirits industry, with Jack Daniel's being the #1 whiskey in the market, and Gin Mare the #2 in the super premium+ gin category, the fastest growing category over the past five years (IWSR 2022). For more than 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, Tequila Herradura, Gin Mare, and Diplomático Rum. Quote from Hiring Manager This role is first and foremost a leadership role integral to the B-F Italy Leadership Team. The key responsibility as a team member is to be a steward of the organization culture, driving a unified purpose across the commercial organization by being an active and collaborative member of the Italian Leadership Team. Meaningful Work From Day One Pivotal to this role is the ability to inspire, motivate, empower and develop our teams and beyond, in partnership with HR. Secondary to this, you will be responsible for leading a talented group of Key Accounts, Field Sales and Sales Operations experts. The incumbent function is to be a key member of the B-F Italy management team who contributes significantly to the future strategic direction of the company. This role will be key in guiding and formulating Brown-Forman Italy long-term strategies and annual company execution plans. Be accountable for providing people insights to drive organization, culture, D&I and capability plans; as well as partnering with the Marketing Head and Finance Head to ensure an aligned and cohesive Customer and Channel Strategy. What You Can Expect Championship of the Business Development Strategic Guidance Organizational Culture and Talent Development (in partnership with HR) Business Analytics and Insights What You Bring to the Table Minimum 10 years of sales experience in leadership positions, ideally in off and on trade channels, profound knowledge of the Italian market and trade. Proven track record of successfully delivering sales growth in a highly competitive environment. Demonstrated ability to develop Sales organization and build the talent pipeline. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with distributors, accounts and customers. Prior Experience in wine and spirits or luxury FMCG industries. What Makes You Unique Individual must be a visionary to bring long-term, strategic insight; be innovative to recognize potential opportunities and come up with creative solutions. Equally comfortable dealing with strategic issues as well as hands on day-to-day management tasks. Very strong communication skills, ability to work effectively and efficiently under the stress and time pressure, while keeping high level of professionalism and courtesy. Strong work ethic with ability to invest the hours needed to accomplish the objectives. Self-motivated, high-energy, and capable of handling multiple tasks and getting things done on time and within budget. Excellent command of written and verbal English, other languages will be valued, Italian is a must. Familiar working in a multinational matrix organized company. Turnaround/change management experience will be valued. Who We Are We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work. What We Offer Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. This position is dirigente level. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr