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, convivial ité…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 $. 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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…