Business Acceleration Placement - June 2027

Placement title: Business Acceleration Placement

Location: Chiswick, London

Role type: Approximately 12-month work placement commencing mid-June 2027 and finishing at the end of June 2028

Way of working: Our hybrid working policy requires 10 days in the office per month. However, experience shows that placement students get the most from their placement by spending at least three, ideally four, days a week in the office.

Applications are open now and will close on 13 November, so be sure to apply before the deadline.

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

Business Acceleration – Based in Chiswick, London, you'll act as a link between Chivas Brothers brand teams, Global Travel Retail (GTR) and domestic markets, helping information, assets and best practice flow between them. You'll work with colleagues globally, building a strong internal network will be central to the role: getting to know each brand team and its key contacts, understanding who to approach for information and decisions, and maintaining relationships across locations.
No two weeks will look the same. You'll support a varied mix of projects, adapt to changing priorities and take ownership of the coordination and administration that keep things moving. For example, a project such as a new product launch, could involve coordinating products and samples across several markets, understanding local requirements, liaising on supply chain needs and working through sample distribution arrangements.
You'll also help markets understand which brand assets they can use and when, gather their requirements and feed updates back to the relevant brand teams. By summarising strong examples of market activity, sharing best practice and connecting the right people, you'll help identify gaps and support more joined-up ways of working.
Alongside the hands-on coordination, you'll gain exposure to strategy and see how global brands operate across different markets. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of projects and understand how GTR and domestic market activity differ and how the teams work together. This role would suit someone who proactively builds relationships, enjoys variety and is happy to own the detail.

We're looking for someone who is:

·       Interested in how global brands work across different markets and how brand teams, Global Travel Retail and domestic markets connect.

·       Proactive about getting to know people, building an internal network and finding the right contacts for information and support.

·       Happy to take ownership of project coordination and administration, following up on actions and keeping track of the detail.

·       Comfortable picking up different pieces of work, asking questions and learning as you go.

·       A clear communicator who enjoys bringing people together and sharing useful information across teams and locations.

·       Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Degree Disciplines

·       Marketing

·       International Business

Relevant Experience

Relevant experience could come from organising a society event, coordinating a group project, supporting marketing activity or working in an administrative or customer-facing role. We're interested in examples of keeping track of tasks, following up with others and working with different people, whether through your studies, societies, volunteering, previous placements or part-time work.

Skills & Capabilities

·       Organisation and follow-through: keeping track of market requirements, timelines, actions and project updates.

·       Relationship building: proactively making connections and maintaining contact with colleagues across teams and locations.

·       Attention to detail: coordinating product samples, brand assets and administrative requirements accurately.

·       Clear communication: gathering information, asking useful questions and sharing concise updates and examples of market activity.

·       Comfortable using Excel to organise information and PowerPoint to bring together project updates and best practice.

·       Adaptability and practical problem-solving: switching between projects, spotting gaps and connecting the right people to help move work forward.

What You'll Gain

·       Hands-on experience coordinating brand projects, market requirements, product samples and assets within Business Acceleration.

·       Exposure to strategy and how global brand plans come to life, including the differences between Global Travel Retail and domestic market activity.

·       Experience collaborating with brand teams, Global Travel Retail and domestic markets, building connections with colleagues in London, Paris and Shanghai.

·       The opportunity to contribute to a varied mix of projects, take ownership of coordination tasks and develop your communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

·       Ongoing coaching and development from an experienced manager and team.

At Pernod Ricard, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a global business with a proud heritage, an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands and an ambitious future. Guided by our shared values, you'll thrive in a culture built on Collective Spirit, where talented people come together across teams, functions and markets to collaborate, learn from one another and achieve great things. As you Craft Your Path, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, explore different experiences and grow your career with the support of a business that invests in its people. Together, as we Cultivate the Future, you'll help shape a more sustainable and responsible world, creating Good Times from a Good Place while making a positive impact on our people, communities and planet.

At Pernod Ricard, we believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives. That's why we offer a range of benefits** designed to support your financial wellbeing, health and lifestyle, helping you bring your best self to work every day.

Learning & Development: Take part in our Learning & Development Programme, with in-person workshops at Chiswick covering self-awareness, presenting with impact, personal branding, delivering results and managing stakeholders.

Reward & Financial Wellbeing: Competitive salary, annual bonus, Profit Share, eligibility to join our pension, share ownership opportunities and income protection.

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, virtual GP access, mental health support and specialist wellbeing resources for every stage of life.

Work & Life: Flexible and hybrid working, up to 15 days working remotely abroad, enhanced family leave, paid volunteering days and lifestyle benefits.

Growth & Recognition: Career development opportunities, global experiences, colleague recognition programmes and product allowances that help you grow and celebrate success.

Application Process

Stage 1: Submit your CV and online application.

Stage 2: If successful, attend a short Microsoft Teams interview with our Early Careers team.

Stage 3: Complete the personality / technical skills assessment.

Stage 4: Attend either an assessment centre or an interview with the manager of the team you have applied to join.

We believe diverse perspectives, experiences and identities make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience that recognises different needs and preferences. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please send us an email at [email protected]. We'll work with you to provide appropriate support wherever possible.

Learn more about Pernod Ricard  https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en  

Learn more about Chivas Brothers  https://www.chivasbrothers.com/   

**Benefits and offerings may vary by location, employing entity, role and eligibility.      

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