Hennessy Assistant Brand Manager, Prestige Cognac

About Hennessy

Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a legendary cognac Maison whose influence extends from the vineyards of Charente to the world’s most discerning markets. As an employer, Hennessy combines the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship with the dynamism of a global luxury leader within LVMH. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by savoir-faire, innovation, transmission, and respect for terroir, while advancing responsible viticulture and long-term excellence. Hennessy offers professionals the opportunity to build meaningful careers across production, marketing, commercial development, sustainability, and operations, within an environment where authenticity, creativity, and collective ambition define the pursuit of enduring prestige.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop limited editions by serving as primary liaison with creative agencies and packaging teams, ensuring budget compliance, quality standards, and launch timelines
• Support creative direction through mood boards, concept development, and storytelling for prestige franchise visibility
• Prepare product materials and presentations for executive leadership reviews
• Contribute to 360° marketing campaign development, including shooting coordination, digital orchestration, and asset creation
• Conduct post-campaign digital performance analysis and reporting
• Create and deploy institutional assets for key commercial moments and retail moments
• Design and implement retail animation programs, including personalization initiatives, point-of-sale support tools, and service rituals
• Analyze competitive landscape, franchise performance, consumer behavior, and luxury market trends
• Share industry insights and luxury sector developments across fashion, jewelry, watchmaking, automotive, and travel sectors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business school or equivalent university program, final year of studies
• Minimum six months prior professional experience in marketing, ideally within luxury sector
• Passionate about luxury and spirits industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English (written, spoken, and reading)
• Fluent in French (written, spoken, and reading)

Skills

Experience

Minimum six months of professional experience in marketing, ideally within the luxury sector or consumer goods. Familiarity with premium brand strategy and retail dynamics is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac +4) or Master's degree (Bac +5) from a business school or equivalent university program; must be in final year of studies at time of application.

Workplace

Benefits

4.5-day work week (Friday afternoons off); access to internship and apprenticeship community of over 100 professionals annually at Hennessy; dynamic and supportive working environment; skills development through experienced team mentorship.

Culture

Hennessy fosters a workplace culture rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, excellence, and respect for the terroir, where teams contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic cognac houses. It offers an international, collaborative environment that values savoir-faire, innovation, and long-term relationships with partners, communities, and colleagues.

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