Brand Manager (Dranken)

About Walraven Sax

Walraven Sax is open, direct and to the point and goes for the long term. Not for nothing have we been active for over 200 years as an importer and thus one of the oldest distributors of wine and spirits in the Dutch market.

Walraven Sax is part of an international group: Marussia Beverages. In the Netherlands, Walraven Sax is building renowned third-party brands, such as Torres, Barefoot, Louis Roederer, Marqués de Riscal, Gallo Family Vineyards, Élala, Mozart, Trojka and Amarula, but also some of its own brands. In addition to the A-brands and own brands, we have distribution organizations in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA.

We are driven, proud of who we are but remain modest. Walraven Sax likes to do business openly and honestly, is transparent and understands better than anyone that healthy long-term growth depends on partnership.

Walraven Sax also stands for innovation. We are always looking for new products, new collaborations and closely follow trends & developments in order to respond as well as possible to customer needs.

Brand Manager (Dranken)

What you'll do

• In this role, you will shape a dynamic and growing brand portfolio within the beverage market.
• You are the one who grows, strengthens, and keeps brands relevant - with an eye for detail, quality, and distinction.
• You translate international brand strategies into sharp, distinctive plans for the Dutch market and ensure that they are actually implemented on the work floor.
• From strong activations to visibility in the right places.
• Additionally, you initiate and guide the introduction of new brands and products - from the initial idea to successful market introduction.
• You look not only at the brand story but also at how and where you win: in collaboration with sales, retail, and hospitality.
• With your feel for brands, data, and the market, you see where opportunities lie and how to leverage them commercially.
• You switch easily between strategy and execution and contribute to a future-proof and distinctive portfolio.
• You work together with a team of (jr) brand managers, sales, and account management and report to the sales director.

Who you are

You are entrepreneurial, curious, and driven to build. You think in terms of opportunities, switch quickly, and have a sharp sense of what makes a brand distinctive - and what it takes to sell it.

You bring:

• At least a completed HBO (higher professional education) degree (marketing/business);
• Experience in brand management, trade marketing, or category management;
• Affinity with the beverage industry or premium FMCG;
• A commercial mindset combined with strategic insight;
• Strong analytical skills and persuasiveness;
• A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude;
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages;
• You preferably live within reasonable commuting distance of Breda.

Walraven Sax offers

A key role in which you directly influence the growth of brands. You get the space to take initiative, bring ideas to life, and make a real difference in a constantly moving market.

You will end up in an ambitious environment where quality, collaboration, and growth are central. Here you get the chance to build - brands, relationships, and your own development.

Furthermore, you get:

• Appreciation for initiative and entrepreneurship;
• Good primary and secondary employment conditions;
• The best outings, colleagues, and products!

Interested or questions?

Walraven Sax has outsourced the recruitment and selection to Middendorp Recruitment & Advies. Send your application to via .