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The role:

As Export Manager you will be a global brand ambassador for the brand, you will unlock new regions and as well as develop existing markets we already work with to encourage further distribution and opportunity. Bring brand & category insight to life, and of course add some wow factor (try new stuff, bring the fun!)

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and grow the Export channel in your markets- be resourceful and employ innovative solutions to deliver value, gross margin and volume targets.
• Manage terms, agreements, price increases and promotional plans - develop commercial solutions to issues.
• Full account management of existing export partners with incentivisation on activating and growing existing markets
• Responsible for business development – nurturing our smaller markets and supporting them to reach their potential is crucial in this role
• Drive the brand positioning of Double Dutch in international markets; further positioning our brand as differentiated and values-driven to support premium positioning. 
• Ensure that you have fluid communication with your key accounts in order to support their needs and ensure they are well briefed and educated on product knowledge and menus
• Making sure that each distributor has the right tools available to drive growth of Double Dutch
• New business development of new high growth potential markets, owning full launch and introduction of the brand including setting KPIs and working on a regular basis with the distributor to follow up on plans and creating incentives and offering support.

What we're looking for:

• Experience with distributors and export partners within the drinks environment- Someone who understands how distributors work and how to grow a brand in the drinks industry.
• At least 3 years of sales or marketing experience in the FMCG sector.
• A motivated self-starter, comfortable with autonomous decision making but a team player who understands when to escalate & consult with the team.
• You are able to roll up your sleeves and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• We are looking for people who want to go the extra mile
• Solid commercial expertise, you can think commercially at all times - have good excel skills and have had full P&L responsibility before.
• You are proactive and have an innovative and creative approach to idea generation and implementation

You can’t wait to join the Double Dutch team? Great!

Send in your application today at hiring@doubledutchdrinks.com

About the opportunity:

As Brand Executive for Events, Partnerships and PR, you will be responsible for growing our brand awareness through memorable partnerships, distinctly Double Dutch activations and securing meaningful press coverage. You’ll continuously seek out new opportunities (partnerships, events, awards, sampling) that support the Brand Plan & strengthen the Double Dutch brand. You will be naturally curious & innately entrepreneurial to continuously think outside the box to develop plans that help grow the brand.

Key responsibilities

• Brand Partnerships: Build cross-category partnerships to support awareness. Approach & work with lifestyle brands, create partnerships that can drive strong brand awareness. Create strong partners for events, competitions and more.
• Sampling: Manage all our sampling channels & provide recommendations of the most valuable partnerships to the business, advising which we should prioritise. 
• Awards Strategy: Build & manage our awards strategy, ensuring we enter and win relevant & high-profile awards for our products, our business and our founders. 
• PR: Working alongside our Head of Marketing & Communications to assist in driving coverage in trade & consumer media for our founders & our products. 
• Event Planning & Management: Organise & manage a variety of Double Dutch events from trade to consumer including trade shows, parties, activations, tasting events and sponsorships.
• Consumer Events: Deliver our consumer events programme, schedule to be developed alongside the Head of Marketing & Communications and activation agencies and staff. 
• Trade Activations: Working alongside the Trade Marketing Manage to plan, deliver & evaluate trade shows and relevant on-trade activations
• Event Asset Management: Ensure all our event assets are on brand, in full working order & available to book/use across the business. 
• Scholarship: Plan & deliver all scholarship virtual and face to face sessions, liaising with mentors, scholars and working alongside the Trade Marketing Manager. 
• Team Double Dutch events: Plan Double Dutch team events for summer & Christmas to bring the brand to life internally & foster a fun, vibrant culture
• Media Partnerships: Where necessary, negotiate media partnerships to leverage editorial opportunities and / or sample stock through media events

What we're looking for:

• You love the drinks industry and going out in it; maybe you are already a fan of our brand!
• A self-motivated, highly persuasive superstar in the making.
• Someone who is passionate, fun, confident, a little bit competitive and open to new experiences.
• You can close a sale! Your mates would describe you as the friend that could persuade them of anything!
• Do you have a passion for quality drinks, cocktail & spirits? This is integral to the role; the more innovative the serve, the better!
• Do you want a flexible schedule – This is not a 9-5 job.
• We are looking for people who want to go the extra mile, roll their sleeves up, gain a whole load of experience and have a lot of fun along the way.

You can’t wait to join the Double Dutch team? Great!

Send in your application today at hiring@doubledutchdrinks.com