Cruise Area Manager – Global Travel Retail (GTR)

Miami, FL, FL, United States of America · Full time
Posted:
30-Apr-2025
Function:
Commercial
Location:
Miami, FL
Contract type:
Regular Employee
Country:
United States of America
Job Type:
Full time
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Take off into your new adventure with Global Travel Retail as a Cruise Area Manager with cross-functional responsibilities in Retail and On-Trade.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

To manage Cruise Retail & On-Trade Cruise Line accounts in the US, ensuring we meet financial, sales and marketing goals as set by GTR. To support the Region Manager in building and executing regional commercial strategies by Key Account.

ABOUT YOU

You are an integral part of the commercial team and strategy putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do to win in market.

You are highly organized, with a keen attention to detail and able to work across multiple workstreams.

You are a personable individual who thrives in collaborative team environments and are excited to join a team whose motto is ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE:

  • Manage GTR accounts across Cruise Retail ships/customers and select On-Trade Cruise Line partners
  • Achieve Regional and sub-regional sales & volume targets
  • Create and develop with GTR Marketing Account Plans for key customers
  • Develop and implement Pricing & Promotional strategy
  • Forecast sales with GTR Financial team and Bacardi USA Operations
  • Support SRM in managing and controlling the A&P budget
  • Manage customer depletion data and discount accruals on a monthly basis
  • Support Regional Finance Manager for monthly, quarterly, annual closing and Budget & LE processes
  • Plan, coordinate, implement and review retail promotions and on-trade programs with customers (ROI data, GWP & POS materials, Menu design etc…)

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:

  • Excellent negotiator & relationship builder
  • Able to work under pressure and multi-task in cross functional teams
  • Customer focused, strong planning & organization skills
  • Demonstrates commercial & financial acumen with focus on Revenue Growth Management & P&L understanding
  • Good IT literacy across MS Office with above average experience with Excel and Powerpoint

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Marketing or related area.
  • 5-7 years in Customer Management, in particular Global Travel Retail. Cruise Experience & On-Trade experience recommended
  • Experience in the Spirits Industry and/or Beverages
  • Customer or Premium Brand Marketing Experience
  • Finance & Analytics background recommended

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

  • You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others
  • You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

leadership agility

leadership agility

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. 


U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

perks of working with us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
  • Competitive Pay Package
  • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
  • Retirement/Pension Plan
  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our CultureOur Culture

BE Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKEFamily

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE AFounder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

Life Inside BacardiLife Inside Bacardi

Life Inside Bacardi
Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

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