Brand Specialist- The Macallan

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic, Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive. 

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary: 447,200 SEK – 559,000 SEK
• 30 days holiday, plus public holidays plus 4 Giving More volunteer days.
• Save for retirement and invest in your future via an attractive pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare.
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing.
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance.
• Embrace work-life harmony with hybrid working, 26 weeks paid Modern Family Leave and up to 5 paid Carers Leave days a year.

Embrace Excellence

The Brand Specialist is the inspiring and passionate face of The Macallan brand in front of key trade accounts, responsible for influencing decision makers as well as the education and engagement of staff. They will help to drive an increase in The Macallan’s ‘salience’, as measured by established tracking tools.

Make an Impact

• Act as the in‑market brand authority for The Macallan, representing the brand and whisky category with confidence and consistency
• Recruit, engage, and build relationships with private clients and key on‑trade decision makers
• Drive brand awareness and advocacy through account management, activations, and priority trade events
• Deliver impactful trainings, tastings, and presentations to trade partners and staff, including elevated serve rituals
• Support commercial objectives in collaboration with the local sales team, including listings, menu placements, and trade programs
• Manage key on‑trade accounts, monitor performance, and identify growth opportunities
• Promote and embed The Macallan Academy and brand education platforms across key partners

Your Talent and Skills

• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years’ experience in the luxury spirits market
• Creative, commercially minded professional with strong ownership, independence, and high standards of execution
• Confident, influential communicator with proven leadership, training, and presentation skills, able to adapt to different audiences and inspire upselling
• Relationship‑driven and customer‑focused, with strong organisational skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Age that adheres to Edrington’s Marketing Code of Conduct for responsible alcohol marketing
• Fluent in English and one Nordic language (Swedish preferred); brand activation or strong whisky interest is an advantage

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.     

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.