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“This role is a pivotal member of our Global team, and will be responsible for driving the growth
and success of the Jack Daniel’s portfolio of brands. This highly collaborative role offers an exciting
opportunity to steward the iconic Jack Daniel’s Trademark, and continue to shape a portfolio that
meets category and consumer needs.”-Hiring Manager
Meaningful Work From Day One
The Senior Global Portfolio Development Manager, Jack Daniel’s is responsible for creating and
managing a portfolio that aligns with our company’s goals and consumer needs. This role
requires a strategic thinker who can blend market insights, product expertise, and business
acumen to navigate the complexities of portfolio management. This role will collaborate across
the marketing function and with key stakeholders across the business, including production and
distillery teams, Research & Development, finance, legal and design to ensure seamless
execution of portfolio strategies.
What You Can Expect
Portfolio Strategy & Management
- Support the Global Portfolio Development Director in shaping a comprehensive
portfolio strategy, identifying market trends, consumer needs, and competitive
positioning to inform portfolio decisions.
- Monitor and manage the performance of existing products/services within the
portfolio, identifying any product or portfolio needs.
- Support the delivery of the portfolio strategy and NPD expansion across
geographies.
- Helps lead the Integrated Business Planning process for the Global Brand Team,
contributing to cross-functional planning and collaboration.
Innovation and New Product Development
- Develop and communicate a clear innovation vision and strategy that aligns with
Jack Daniel’s Portfolio Strategy.
- Lead cross-functional processes to generate innovative ideas, concepts, and
solutions that address business challenges and opportunities.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of products, from ideation to launch. This includes
packaging redesign and Limited Edition Offers..
- Consistently monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success
and impact of innovation efforts and communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
People & Culture
- Actively coach, develop and guide the new product manager to foster an agile,
high-performing, motivated team.
- Champion a culture of optimism, continuous learning and consumer-centricity.
- Actively work to inspire an appreciation for human diversity that fuels innovation
and long-term growth and a diverse and inclusive culture, both internally and with
external partners.
What You Bring to the Table
- At least 8 years of experience in portfolio management, product development, or
related roles
- Demonstrated success in driving the development and launch of products
- Excellent strategic thinking and complex project management
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret a variety of data sources, especially category
and financial
- Experience leveraging consumer insights and market trend information
- Strong relationship builder with experience working effectively in a collaborative,
matrixed environment
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.
Many Spirits, One Brown‑Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.
Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown‑Forman.
Nothing Better- At Brown‑Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown‑Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countries around the world.
