Associate Manager, Brand Planning

Where Conviviality is at work.

North American Distillers (NADL) is where we manufacture our award-winning American Whiskeys such as Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, TX Whiskey, Skrewball, and Smooth Ambler. NADL is part of Pernod Ricard, a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, and The Glenlivet® Scotch whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at NADL is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role, based in New York , is $87,280.00 to $109,100.00 . The range may vary if the role outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

Join Pernod Ricard as Associate Manager, Brand Planning , where you’ll play a critical role in supporting the brand leadership team for our North American Whiskey portfolio. This position ensures seamless coordination of brand planning activities, integrated business processes, and stakeholder engagement to bring strategic narratives to life. If you’re highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about driving operational excellence behind iconic brands, this role is for you.

Who will love this job

You’re a detail-oriented planner who thrives on managing timelines, processes, and cross-functional projects. You enjoy creating clarity, building strong relationships, and supporting teams to deliver strategic plans effectively. If you’re proactive, adaptable, and excited about working in a dynamic environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

What you’ll do

Brand Planning & Coordination

• Support the leadership team in creating narratives and engagement tools to bring brand strategies and plans to life.

• Coordinate the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process for the full brand team, ensuring compliance and timely execution.

• Manage timelines and process adherence for key planning activities.

Project Management & Reporting

• Coordinate management presentations, reports, and business reviews for the brand leadership team.

• Project manage across multiple stakeholders within the Brand Unit and Centers of Excellence (CoEs).

• Serve as the point of contact for the Business Acceleration Team on transversal or multi-market requests/projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work across portfolio and activation team projects as needed.

• Engage with internal stakeholders including NADL Managing Director, Global Aged Spirits Business Unit, Consumer Insights Director, and regional marketing teams.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, marketing coordination, or brand planning.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.

When you join North American Distillers, you are part of the Pernod Ricard family. You’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life .

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

NADL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

NADL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at [email protected] .

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