VIE Brand Activation Manager (m/w/d)

WHO WE ARE

You’ve probably already enjoyed some of our iconic brands, which we market as the leading company in the spirits industry: Havana Club, Absolut Vodka, and Lillet are just a few of our premium spirits that are gaining popularity in Switzerland.

As part of the Pernod Ricard Group, we’re proud to be a global leader in the industry — with 19,000 employees in 86 countries. We value the diversity that makes our team unique and foster an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally.

Here in Switzerland, you’ll join a team of around 60 colleagues who are passionate about what they do.

YOUR ROLE AS A VIE

Are you communicative, creative, and ready to gain international experience by bringing exciting brands to life?

Then this VIE assignment as Brand Activation Manager (m/f/d) could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you’ll combine your organizational skills with your passion for marketing and sales. Together with our team, you’ll create memorable brand experiences and drive our projects to success.

Please note: As this is a VIE position, applicants need to meet the official programme criteria — including being an EU/EEA citizen and under 29 years old at the start of the assignment.

If you meet these criteria and feel inspired by this opportunity, we’d be delighted to receive your application.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop creative brand activation concepts and implement them in close collaboration with Sales and Brand Management

• Manage planning, procurement, and coordination of POS materials — from item setup and purchasing to monitoring both standard and tailor-made solutions

• Build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with strategic partners while continuously expanding your network

• Act as a brand ambassador for the Pernod Ricard portfolio across Switzerland

• Monitor market trends and actively contribute to the innovation pipeline

• Take ownership of budgets and ensure smooth, efficient project execution

• Support product launches and contribute to the design and delivery of annual brand plans

• Work closely with On-Trade Sales, Brand Management, and external partners to deliver brand strategies and activation campaigns

• Regularly analyse relevant KPIs to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement

WHAT YOU BRING

• Initial experience in marketing, sales, or event management, ideally in the spirits or beverage industry

• Entrepreneurial mindset, creative hands-on attitude, and strong organizational skills

• Team player with an open, communicative, and positive approach

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, high self-motivation, and a solution-oriented way of working

• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends; valid Class B driving licence required

• Fluency in German and English; French and industry contacts are a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

“Convivialité” is at the heart of our culture and connects us across borders. For us, it’s not just about teamwork, but also about fun and passion in everything we do.

We value personal relationships, trust, and flexibility. Especially in field roles, we give our team members the freedom to organise their schedules independently, balancing their personal needs with business requirements. Work–life balance is important to us, even on the go.

We work with flat hierarchies and a first-name culture, and we regularly invite you to company events to celebrate our shared success.

You can also look forward to:

• Modern technical equipment such as a laptop, iPhone, and iPad

• A company car for both business and private use

• 10 additional public holidays and bridge days per year on top of 25 days of annual leave

• Employee discounts on our products, plus additional corporate benefits such as fitness and public transport allowances

• Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your individual interests and talents (e.g. training sessions, workshops, and online courses)

JOIN US

Does this sound like the right challenge for you? Then join our convivial team at Pernod Ricard Swiss! Your recruiter for this position is Cindy.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals — regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, background, or nationality. People with a migration background, people of colour, people with disabilities, returnees, parents, and career changers are equally welcome. Diversity makes us stronger!

For data protection reasons, please submit your application exclusively via our online portal. Applications received via other channels cannot be considered.

Disclaimer: Recruitment agencies and service providers are kindly asked not to contact us.

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2025-10-01

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