Marketing & Commercial Manager at Alfred GIRAUD, a French ultra-premium whisky house. A competitive and passionate spirits professional, driving global brand strategy and commercial growth while showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and creating exclusive luxury experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Brand Manager
Alfred GIRAUD French Malt Whisky
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
08.2023 - Current
Country manager (France)
Global brand manager (packaging and POS development, marketing brand strategy, Brand asset development)
Planning of new products (inspiration, partnership research in conjunction with the Maitre de chai, tasting & blending)
Developed brand strategies to enhance market presence for premium malt whisky.
Coordinated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
Analyzed consumer trends to refine product positioning and messaging.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch new whisky products.
Managed relationships with distributors to ensure brand visibility and availability.
Conducted market research to identify opportunities for brand growth.
Marketing and Communications Project Manager
Château Montifaud
Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
01.2021 - 04.2023
Management of marketing projects and communications (internal & external)
Monitoring and management of brand activity
Brand Ambassador
Developed content for digital platforms, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Facilitated training sessions for team members on communication best practices and tools.
Marketing and Communication Services Coordinator
THS BACHE-GABRIELSEN
Cognac
10.2017 - 01.2019
Creation and day-to-day management of the 'Private Cognac Cask
Coordinated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
Developed communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Managed social media accounts to promote organizational initiatives effectively.
Created content for newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.
Education
Master 2 (M2) - Droit, Gestion, Commerce internationnal des vins et spiritueux, Commerce international
IAE de Poitiers
01.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Wine and Spirit Marketing
Business Development and Sales Managing Director – CEO/OWNER at Adventures in Whisky & SpiritsBusiness Development and Sales Managing Director – CEO/OWNER at Adventures in Whisky & Spirits