Senior Brand Manager Innovation

Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry? We are looking for a

Senior Brand Manager Innovation .

You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris.

The Ready To Drink (RTD) category is growing exponentially with +20% CAGR expected in the next 5 years. Higher quality product propositions have improved the category image and accelerated growth of RTDs serving an unmet consumer need for convenient drinks. RTDs offer Pernod Ricard an opportunity to recruit new consumers, build loyalty to our spirits brands, drive incremental business.

Your key missions Shape the Future of Ready-to-Drink Innovation

Step into one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic categories in the drinks industry — Ready-to-Drink (RTD). This role offers a front-row seat to innovation and new product development, giving you the chance to bring bold ideas to life and help shape the future of our RTD portfolio.

In this role, you’ll:

Support and selectively lead the RTD innovation pipeline

From the organization of ideation workshop to concept generation and consumer validation in collaboration with the consumer Insights team

Lead the long‑term pipeline, collaborating with Insights team and NPD Ops team on long term and breakthrough innovation

Lead the NPD development for selected markets

Co‑ordinate the full new product development process for RTDs, from liquid and design briefings through to market‑ready execution

Drive NPD project management from gate meetings, aligning cross‑functional teams (finance, commercial, operations), and consolidating critical documentation.

Connect across markets

— build strong relationships with local commercial teams and market stakeholders to ensure successful launches.

Lead the development of an RTD Portfolio Playbook , our global RTD catalogue and guide on how to win in RTDs.

Monitor Portfolio team A&P budget

– Regularly monitor resources allocations to ensure adherence to the defined budget trajectory.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in Marketing roles, beverages or FMCG sector, preferably international organization.

Experience in developing artwork (both primary and secondary packaging) and product by leading interfunctional teams (R&D, Operations, regulatory, etc.).

Experience in operating in a multimarket role.

Experience in innovation is a must.

Fluent in English is a must.

Functional Competencies

Packaging design

Product development

Project Management

Concept development

Creativity & market intelligence

If you’re curious, detail-driven, and passionate about brand-building, this role will give you the chance to make a real impact on some of the most exciting launches in our industry.

Benefits We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week), a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit‑sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…

Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.

Job Posting End Date:

2026-02-02

Target Hire Date

: 2026-02-02

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