Brand Manager

Are You Ready for the Next Exciting Step in Your Career?

We are looking for a driven and hands-on Brand Manager to elevate our brand partnerships, brand management, and (inter)national events to the next level!

In this role, you will work with the biggest A-brands as well as emerging top brands in the Spirits industry. You will be the driving force behind strengthening relationships and expanding our distribution power in the Netherlands and Europe. With your energy and strategic insight, you will make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-growing market.

Reach your full potential as a Brand Manager

Shape the Future of Leading Brands!
As a Brand Manager, you will play a key role in the growth and positioning of our (strategic) brands and brand owners. Together with the Marketing Director and the team, you will ensure that our brands are not just visible but truly impactful!

Data-Driven Strategy & Market Insights

To gain a full understanding of the market and identify new opportunities, you will learn to work with external data sources such as IRI and IWSR. You will translate pricing, volume, and value analyses into sharp annual plans that drive brand growth.

Strategic Brand Activations & International Collaboration

You will be the driving force behind innovative and attention-grabbing brand activations. Through strong campaigns and targeted initiatives, you ensure that our strategic brands continue to grow. You will regularly attend annual business reviews and brand update meetings with (international) brand owners, for which you prepare presentations, analyses, and reports.

This is you

• You are the driving force behind our brands and help determine their success.
• You develop and execute marketing strategies and activation plans.
• You optimize the marketing mix (4Ps) for maximum impact.
• You collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Trade teams.
• You are the main point of contact for brand owners and handle reporting.
• You analyze market data (IRI, IWSR, consumer insights) and translate it into commercial opportunities.
• You ensure strong (inter)national brand representation at trade shows.
• You create compelling internal and external presentations.
• You manage and optimize marketing budgets for maximum ROI.
• You understand that trade shows, networking events, and industry gatherings may take place outside regular working hours, and this is no issue for you.

• HBO/WO level of education (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree)
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in FMCG or the Spirits industry
• Strong knowledge of (online) marketing, retail, branding, trends, and FMCG
• Experience with luxury or spirits brands is a plus
• Fluency in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) & online media
• Experience with IRI/Nielsen and IWSR is a plus

Are you ready to take on this challenge and grow with us?

We offer you

• A competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise an annual fixed Christmas bonus and a performance-related bonus.
• Global exposure and the chance to collaborate with teams worldwide.
• A creative work environment where your ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged.
• Opportunities for your own professional development and growth.
• 25 holidays, and the opportunity to earn extra days.
• A travel allowance for a maximum of 75 km one way if you work commuting or a home office allowance if you work from home.
• Free use of our own gym at our Delfzijl & Dordrecht location.
• Good pension scheme where we pay 2/3rds of the premium.

This is Anker Amsterdam Spirits by B&S Anker Amsterdam Spirits is one of the largest independent spirits wholesalers in the Netherlands. With a wide range of domestic and foreign liquors we focus on (hospitality) whole- salers, retail organisations, beer brewers, supermarkets, liquor stores and convenience stores throughout the Netherlands. Anker Amsterdam Spirits is part of B&S. B&S exists to make premium consumer goods available to everyone, anywhere. We believe that getting access to consumer products that bring joy and comfort into everyday lives, should be easy around the globe.

Our recruitment process

• Step 1

  Apply

  Apply, send your resume and motivation, and maybe we will say hi.

• Step 2

  Say hi!

  First introduction with one of our Corporate Recruiters.

• Step 3

  Follow up

  A follow-up meeting with the manager of your department.

• Step 4

  Challenge

  An assignment to challenge your skills can be part of the process.

• Step 5

  Proposal

  We make you a proposal & final conversation to discuss your proposal.

• Step 6

  Let’s go!

  We’re looking forward to seeing you on your first day!

More info?

I'm only one phone call away!

Roy Venema

• +31 6 25779344
• [email protected]