Brand Manager Bacardi

Gurgaon, HR, India · Full time
Posted:
9-Mar-2026
Function:
Marketing
Location:
Gurgaon
Contract type:
Regular Employee
Country:
India
Job Type:
Full time
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

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

Impact Culture Through Creativity – Create culture-shaping connections

  • Lead the development and execution of large-scale experiential activations and partnerships, from music festivals to our heritage cultural moments, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the brand’s ethos and visual identity (BVI).
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and post-analysis of all experiential brand activations, serving as the on-site brand lead to ensure world-class delivery and consistency with brand strategy.
  • Partner with local commercial teams to activate consumer programs in-market and ensure alignment with Customer Marketing and national priorities.
  • Collaborate with the Media, PR, and Social teams to develop integrated storytelling frameworks that maximize earned, owned, and paid visibility from music and experiential moments.
  • Manage creative agency and production partners to deliver high-impact content that extends brand experiences beyond physical events and fuels ongoing consumer engagement.
  • Identify and cultivate new partnership opportunities that drive relevance with our target consumer, integrating music, culture, and community to strengthen brand affinity.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required; MBA is ideal and preferred.
  • 6-8 years of experience in brand marketing, experiential marketing, or agency experience leading multiple marketing projects in the beverage/alcohol or lifestyle brands.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale brand activations and/or experiential campaigns, with strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
  • Passion for creating memorable, brand-driven experiences for consumers.
  • Excellent relationship management skills, with a proven ability to navigate partnerships and collaborate effectively.
  • You will have experience in multiple disciplines (e.g. digital, social, experiential, media, sponsorships)
  • Learning mentality – start, pivot, adjust, execute, learn, adjust – with balance of rigor, risk taking and high standards
  • Focus on performance impact – everything in service of brand strategy, growth and market dynamics and targets while putting consumer at the heart of everything

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

  • Understand People and Culture – Team builder and galvanizer – ability to deliver through and with others not relying on direct reporting structures.
  • Impact Culture through Creativity – Creative development and integrated execution through multiple channels, both physical, digital and cultural.

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

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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