Spirits Ambassador

Here at Lion we don’t settle for ordinary. We're passionate about crafting exceptional brands that bring people together, spark conversations, and create unforgettable moments. Our Marketing team are responsible for shaping the identity and driving the success of our brand portfolio. We’re all about passion, energy and teamwork to serve uplifting moments to our consumers and truly be at the heart of good times.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our NZ Marketing team as our next Spirits Ambassador.  Based in our Auckland Fanshawe Street offices, this role will see you working with internal and external stakeholders across NZ to deliver advocacy programmes to On and Off Premise customers. You will champion our spirits products and be the go-to for managing activations and events.

You will partner with the broader Lion teams that support Lion Spirits including Marketing and Sales, and be well versed in the hospitality industry.

Some key responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and managing relationships with Lion staff, customers, and consumers. throughout NZ while supporting trade & customer advocacy programmes.
• Creating and delivering Brand Owner training programmes; this includes adapting content to suit and delivering programmes across internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Shopper Experience team/Brand Managers with delivering premium brand activations.
• Supporting Sales teams on drink strategies, menu execution and development of drinks.

Advocacy is the name of the game, and we’re looking for candidates who:

• Have a huge passion for spirits, cocktails, and the hospitality industry.

• Bring a proven skillset within organisation and planning.
• Can hold a room with strong presentation & communication skills.
• Has sound commercial acumen.
• Possess the skills to build and manage relationships across various stakeholders.
• Brings their own flavour and enthusiasm to everything they do.

Join us in building the next chapter of a proud Lion legacy by embracing a challenger mindset, being curious, courageous and acting with conviction.  We don’t just offer a job; we offer growth and development ‘on tap’ where you can unleash your potential and be part of something extraordinary!