Global Gifting Manager - The Balvenie

Job Introduction

As Global Gifting Manager for The Balvenie , you will lead the development of world‑class luxury gifting propositions that reinforce the brand’s craftsmanship, elevate global desirability, and deliver against long‑term financial and brand equity goals. You will shape our gifting strategy as part of the 5‑year global plan—bringing forward innovative concepts rooted in consumer insight, industry trends, and The Balvenie’s signature storytelling. Working cross‑functionally, you’ll ensure each gifting solution is executed to the highest creative, operational, and brand standards, supported by compelling campaign assets and rigorous post‑launch evaluation.

Main Responsibility

You will own the end‑to‑end gifting innovation pipeline for The Balvenie, from early concept development through to final delivery. This includes identifying consumer‑led opportunities, reviewing global gifting trends, and developing premium propositions that are distinctive, competitive, and aligned to brand strategy. Working closely with Marketing Excellence, Insight, Merchandising, PR, Communications, and Creative teams, you’ll ensure campaigns drive awareness, desirability, and commercial growth across global markets.

You will coordinate the annual gifting development budget, oversee all creative approvals, and ensure all materials meet brand standards, comply with legal requirements, and align with our long‑term business plans and sustainability commitments. Additionally, you will lead post‑campaign evaluation in partnership with our Insight and Marketing Excellence teams, translating results into actionable recommendations for continuous improvement. Throughout, you’ll champion the William Grant Way of Building Brands to ensure excellence across every execution.

Our Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a strategic, innovative, and commercially astute marketer with a proven track record in whisky or premium spirits , or alternatively luxury goods or high‑end FMCG. You will bring experience in innovation management, gifting development, NPD, packaging, or brand activation—ideally within a global or multi‑market environment. You combine creativity with strong project management discipline and are confident navigating cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact solutions at pace.

You’re insight‑driven, passionate about craftsmanship and premium experiences, and skilled at turning consumer needs into compelling brand propositions. You’re equally comfortable shaping strategy, managing budgets, overseeing creative development, and evaluating performance. Above all, you bring a deep understanding of what makes a luxury brand resonate—and the drive to ensure The Balvenie continues to set the benchmark for premium whisky gifting worldwide.

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.

William Grant & Sons

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