Moët Hennessy Senior Brand & Business Development Manager, Wines (Maternity Cover)

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Moët Hennessy UK seeks a Senior Brand & Business Development Manager (Wines) — Maternity Cover in London to lead brand strategy and drive commercial growth.

Overview

Moët Hennessy is the wines and spirits branch of the LVMH group, representing a portfolio of prestigious maisons and estates across the globe. As part of a leading luxury conglomerate, Moët Hennessy combines heritage craftsmanship with rigorous commercial discipline and international distribution, offering a workplace that values product excellence, brand stewardship and cross‑border collaboration.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own the annual P&L for assigned wine brands and translate financial drivers into executable commercial and marketing plans.
  • Develop and implement three‑year brand strategies and annual brand plans by SKU and channel to deliver volume and value growth.
  • Lead the UK fine wine category strategy, including portfolio prioritisation, channel development and tools to accelerate rate‑of‑sale.
  • Create and maintain competition frameworks and market diagnostics to inform strategic and commercial decisions.
  • Work closely with Maison teams and Moët Hennessy Wine Estates to ensure alignment through regular meetings and business reviews.
  • Build target account lists, monitor distribution and collaborate with On‑Trade and Off‑Trade sales teams on pitches and promotional programmes.
  • Define KPIs, measure marketing programme ROI and manage A&P deployment to budget, aligning central and Maison priorities.
  • Design and oversee brand activations across all trade channels and act as the brand ambassador within the UK trade community.
  • Monitor monthly sales performance, partner with Commercial Planning and Demand & Supply Planning on forecasting, vintage changes and stock allocations.
  • Line manage and mentor the Brand Manager (Minuty & Chateau Galoupet) and the Wines intern, supporting day‑to‑day development and career progression.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in brand management with demonstrable commercial impact.
  • Proven experience in the UK wine trade and strong understanding of on‑trade and off‑trade channels.
  • Demonstrable P&L ownership and experience translating financial insight into growth plans.
  • Previous line management experience with proven ability to develop direct reports.
  • Strong analytical capability to support data‑driven decision making and performance diagnostics.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across commercial and senior internal partners.
  • WSET Level 3 (or equivalent wine qualification) is a plus.

Skills

Brand strategy development P&L ownership and commercial planning Fine wine category strategy A&P deployment strategy and budget management Trade activations and commercial pitches (On‑Trade & Off‑Trade) Forecasting and demand & supply planning liaison Performance tracking and KPI development Stakeholder management and senior‑level influence Line management and mentorship WSET Wines level 3

Experience

Seven or more years of progressive brand management experience within the beverage or FMCG sector, with direct exposure to the UK wine trade, P&L responsibility and experience partnering closely with sales teams to convert brand activity into commercial growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, Oenology or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications in marketing or a recognised wine certification (WSET) are advantageous.

Workplace

The role is situated in London, England, UK. There are currently 436 open positions in London on Cerulean, with 11 added recently. Within England, Cerulean currently features 545 open roles, including 15 recent additions. Across UK, Cerulean lists 579 open roles — 23 of them newly added.

Culture

Moët Hennessy combines the heritage and craftsmanship of its maisons with a commercial, performance‑oriented culture typical of a global luxury group. The workplace values collaboration across international teams, high standards of product and brand stewardship, and an entrepreneurial approach to growing premium wine portfolios.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.