Brand Manager

ABOUT YOU

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for building brands that connect with people in meaningful ways. You thrive in dynamic environments, where creativity, collaboration, and commercial acumen come together to drive results. With a strong sense of ownership and a proactive mindset, you enjoy leading cross-functional teams and turning insights into impactful actions.

You stand out for your ability to balance long-term brand building with short-term execution, always keeping the consumer at the heart of everything you do. You are curious, data-driven, and confident in navigating complexity. If you're looking to make a real impact in a purpose-led organization, this role is for you.

THE JOB

As a Brand Manager, you will lead the in-year delivery of key elements of the brand plan—from creation to execution—across multiple areas of the marketing mix. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and agency partners to bring brand strategies to life and deliver against commercial objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and executing brand projects with autonomy, from innovation to communication and activation.
• Managing relevant parts of the brand P&L and A&P budget to support financial growth.
• Translating brand strategies into actionable plans across channels and touchpoints.
• Generating and analyzing insights from multiple data sources (e.g., Nielsen, internal KPIs) to inform decision-making.
• Collaborating with Sales to identify customer needs and build strong activation platforms.
• Aligning cross-functional teams and external partners around the brand agenda.
• Contributing to the development of communication campaigns and ensuring effective execution.

This is a key role within the marketing team, offering the opportunity to shape the future of our brands while developing your leadership and strategic capabilities.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE

To thrive in this role, you should bring the following qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience leading complex marketing projects across the full marketing mix.
• Strong understanding of consumer insights and ability to turn them into actionable strategies.
• Solid knowledge of Nielsen metrics and performance KPIs.
• Experience managing brand P&L and marketing budgets.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and external partners.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for building brands with purpose.

• Delivering Results: You are focused on outcomes and take ownership of your projects.
• Commercial Acumen: You understand the business levers that drive brand performance.
• Team Leadership: You bring people together to achieve shared goals.
• Creativity & Insight: You combine data with intuition to create compelling brand strategies.
• Authentic Leadership: You embody our Founder's Principles—Generosity, Creativity, Connectedness, Authenticity, and Humble Determination.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.