Communications and Events Manager, Pernod Ricard
Wine and spirit seller
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Wine and spirit seller
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the magic of human connection by bringing Good Times from a Good Place.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience in managing communications and events
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in using communication and event management tools
- Creative and strategic thinker
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- YOUR MANAGER: Communications Director
- TEAM: Communications Team
- As the Communications and Events Manager, you will lead the development, management, and implementation of communication and event strategies
- You will oversee internal and corporate events, ensuring they align with Pernod Ricard UK’s strategic objectives and brand values
- This role requires a dynamic individual who can lead projects, collaborate with various teams, and ensure the successful delivery of key business objectives
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive communication and event strategies that support the company’s goals and enhance brand reputation
- Team Leadership: Mentor the Corporate Communications Intern, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited too senior management, brand teams, and external partners
- Event Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of high-profile events, ensuring they are engaging, on-brand, deliver on business objectives, achieve KPI’s set and deliver a ROI within budget, across PRUK, London United and the NEE
- Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with responsible drinking codes of conduct, relevant legislative measures, health and safety and S&R policies
- Innovation: Identify and implement innovative communication and event solutions that drive engagement and brand loyalty
- Leadership: Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the Corporate Communications Intern
- Budget Management: Oversee budget planning and management for all internal communication and event activities
- Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful and effective internal communication initiatives, business strategy and event execution
- PRUK CODI Visibility & Engagement: Coordinate weekly MD communications, gathering information from across the business to ensure accuracy and the correct tone of voice, representing all business functions fairly. Coordinate CODI Business Updates, including date confirmation, communication distribution, content management, live event hosting, Q&A sessions, and post-event communications. Drive awareness and engagement for MD Convivial Coffees. Manage the corporate communications channel (PRUK Communications inbox) recognized by the wider business
- Communications Strategy: Own and deliver the UK Comms Strategy ensuring it aligns with business priorities and brand objectives whilst keeping employees at the forefront
- Event Strategy: Develop and manage the event strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand values
- PR Corporate Identity: Ensure the Company values and PR Corporate Identity are communicated via all internal comms channels, internal and corporate events and are continuously amplified to drive awareness and continue engagement
- Performance Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations and report on key learnings and KPIs to continuously improve future activities. Analyse engagement rates across internal comms channels to ensure employees are receiving key information from the business
- Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Successful delivery of key events and experiences
- Implementation and engagement with the new PR Corporate Identity
- Increased engagement rates on internal communication channels
- Effective collaboration with various teams and stakeholders
- High participation and engagement in London United and Northern Europe Entity events
- KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Communications Team/Communications Director/London United Comms Team/Northern Europe Entity Comms Team
- Pernod Ricard UK CODI and UK Leadership Team
- Northern Europe Entity (inc CODI and Leadership Team)
- Lead Experiential Manager
- HR (for London United Comms WOW)
- Brand Teams (for event plan execution, delivery of business objectives and MD weekly note)
- Business Support Services (Operations, Facilities, Finance, IT etc)
- Commercial/Customer Marketing (for commercial activities and MD weekly note)
- Agencies/Production Companies (for resource booking and events)
- Create Cocktails (for events and Building 7 bar management)
- Venues (for effective implementation)
- Full business (during key moments like CODI Business Updates and Kick Off)
Application process
- End Date: February 12, 2025
- Target Hire Date: 2025-05-01
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Pernod Ricard is the French-founded, global wine and spirits group. Currently sitting as number two worldwide, the company has a clear goal to become the leader of its sector. Amongst its broad portfolio of brands includes Absolut, Beefeater, Jameson, Jacob’s Creek and Malibu.
Founded in 1975, the company has found international success with consistent growth across multiple markets. The company’s model has shifted to best accommodate this expansion, becoming a decentralized group. While the global organization operates from Paris, this HQ respects the operational autonomy of its affiliates across the globe, meaning local customer’s needs are not only met but anticipated for maximum effect.
Pernod Ricard has plans to invest in anticipated growth categories. It has been active in portfolio management with Sovereign Brands, Código 1530 and Nocheluna, and has been reinforcing these partnerships to strengthen its US market exposure. This supports the further enhancement of its consumer-centric portfolio development, positioning it for continued success.
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Company values
- We are convivial because our brands, businesses and people share a belief that we humans need to come together to create joyful moments. We are connected by conviviality across the globe and we are proud to belong to our global community. We support and believe in each other with mutual trust
- We are responsible, and this means respecting each other, our communities and our planet as we strive for a more convivial world without excess. At work this means we are committed to care and have a strong sense of ethics in everything we do
- We are successful and as the world No. 2 in wines and spirits we have a long-term outlook that aims for industry leadership, innovation and sustainable growth. We embrace our entrepreneurial spirit and harness our passion for our work. Our decentralised business means we are empowered to perform at our best
Company HQ
L'Europe, Paris, France
Articles
Leadership
Alexandre Ricard
(Chairman & CEO)Is the grandson to Pernod Ricard founder, Paul Ricard. Perviously served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO for Pernod Ricard. Experience as Member of the Board of Directors for L'Oréal, M&A Consultant for Morgan Stanley, and Strategy Consultant in Accenture.
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