Pernod Ricard

Manager, Channel Performance

Pernod Ricard$111K — $139K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in category management, commercial strategy, or sales analytics—preferably in alcohol beverage or CPG
  • Proficiency in Nielsen/IRI/NABCA, Excel (including ThinkCell), PowerPoint, and Power BI
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of retailer and distributor dynamics
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel 10%

Responsibilities

  • Analyze syndicated data and market trends to uncover growth opportunities
  • Develop strategic recommendations linking insights to commercial objectives
  • Track and benchmark innovation performance and recommend actions
  • Apply category management principles to optimize key strategies
  • Advance selling tools for Chains Division to capitalize on opportunities
  • Evaluate initiatives for ROI and recommend improvements
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to shape aligned commercial strategies

Benefits

  • Inclusive and diverse company culture
  • Professional development and internal career mobility opportunities
  • Commitment to making exceptional products
  • Engagement in community giving back initiatives
  • Focus on environmental responsibility
Full Job Description

The salary range for this role, based in New York, is $ 111,400.00 to $139,200.00. The range may vary if the role outside of this location.  Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

Join Pernod Ricard as Manager, Channel Performance, where you’ll help drive topline growth through data-driven insights and strategic, analytical, and cross-functional leadership. This role goes beyond reporting—it’s about shaping commercial strategy, elevating execution, and uncovering opportunities that deliver measurable impact. If you’re passionate about analytics, category management, and influencing decisions through insights, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Who will love this job

You’re a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills who thrives on turning data into actionable insights. You enjoy collaborating across functions, influencing stakeholders, and building compelling stories that drive growth. If you’re detail-oriented, commercially savvy, and excited about working in a dynamic environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

What you’ll do

Insight & Strategy Development

  • Analyze syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, NABCA), shopper behavior, and market trends to uncover growth opportunities and defend against competitive threats.

  • Develop strategic recommendations that link insights to commercial objectives and drive topline growth.

  • Track and benchmark innovation performance and recommend actions to accelerate success.

Category Management & Commercial Impact

  • Apply category management principles to optimize distribution, pricing, promotions, and shelf strategies.

  • Advance selling tools for Chains Division to capitalize on category and volume opportunities.

  • Evaluate initiatives for ROI and provide actionable recommendations to improve execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to shape commercial strategies aligned with customer priorities and brand objectives.

  • Deliver thought leadership and compelling presentations to internal teams and senior leadership.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in category management, commercial strategy, or sales analytics—preferably in alcohol beverage or CPG.

  • Proficiency in Nielsen/IRI/NABCA, Excel (including ThinkCell), PowerPoint, and Power BI.

  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of retailer and distributor dynamics.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

  • Ability to travel 10%

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is a French company that produces and sells alcoholic beverages. The company's products include spirits, wines, and champagnes. Pernod Ricard's brands include Absolut Vodka, Chivas Regal, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Malibu. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Learn more about Pernod Ricard
Size
18,776 employees
Industry
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