WHO WE ARE
You’ve probably already enjoyed some of our iconic brands – from Royal Salute, Martell, Perrier-Jouët to Havana Club, Absolut, or Lillet.
As the No. 1 spirits company, we stand for diversity, excellence, and joie de vivre. Globally, we are 19,000 colleagues in 86 countries, and here in Germany, around 300 employees – and growing every day.
Our culture is built on Convivialité: We believe in the power of genuine connections – with each other, with our partners, and with the people who experience our brands. True to the motto of our founder, Paul Ricard:
"Make a new friend every day…"
YOUR ROLE IN THE TEAM
As a Private Client Manager, you will be part of our Prestige Team, dedicated to representing our Ultra-Premium and Prestige brands. In this role, you are more than a trusted advisor for our High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) – you are a key architect of exceptional experiences and the success story behind iconic spirits, champagnes, and wines celebrated worldwide for craftsmanship and excellence.
“Prestige is not a product – it’s a feeling. And you know how to make it truly tangible.”
Join us and bring fresh energy to the world of luxury hospitality!
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Relationship Building at the Highest Level: Establish, nurture, and expand personal relationships with HNWIs, VICs, and key figures in the luxury ecosystem within Germany.
Direct Business Development: Design new access routes and direct sales strategies for Ultra-Premium products, collectibles, and limited editions.
VIC Intelligence & Database Management: Build and maintain an exclusive database with qualified contacts, insights, and relationship histories.
Experience Design & Execution: Create and execute curated brand and sales experiences – from private tastings and dinners to tailor-made events.
Commercial Impact: Drive sales of Ultra-Premium products to HNWIs, achieving net sales targets and managing budget compliance.
Seamless Experience: Ensure a flawless brand journey from product discovery to exclusive delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Prestige, Brand Companies, and Local Prestige Marketing to align and execute individualized VIC activations.
Regional & International Synergy: Collaborate with the national Prestige Team and Private Client Managers across Western Europe to exchange best practices and create synergies.
Partnership Development: Identify and establish collaborations with luxury affinity partners (B2B) sharing similar target audiences.
YOUR PROFILE
You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in sales or relationship management within luxury goods, fine wines, or premium spirits.
You embody authenticity, discretion, and confidence in exclusive circles.
You have ideally established relationships with HNWIs, collectors, or communities interested in Champagne, Whisky, or Cognac.
You are poised, persuasive, and naturally elegant in your interactions.
You combine conceptual vision with flawless execution.
You are capable of creating engaging, brand-consistent activations.
You are fluent in German & English.
You are open to evening and weekend engagements as part of exclusive client experiences.
You are willing to travel across Germany.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Conviviality is an integral part of our culture and connects us across all borders. For us, it's not just about teamwork, but also about the fun and passion we bring to our work.
We believe in the importance of interpersonal relationships, which is why we offer our employees a hybrid working model and flexible working hours, giving them the freedom to work in the way that best suits them and their teams. We place a high value on work-life balance.
We have flat hierarchies and an informal culture, and we regularly invite you to company events to celebrate our shared successes.
You’ll enjoy:
30 vacation days + all bridge days off
Urban Sports Club membership & Jobrad leasing
Mental Health Support: EAP hotline, Instahelp & Mental Health First Aiders
Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products, language courses & more
Individual development opportunities: Workshops, online courses, international assignments & sabbaticals
20% contribution to company pension schemes
Paid child sick days & family care leave
Modern equipment: Laptop, iPhone, iPad
Company car for professional and private use
Sounds good?
Then join our convivial team at Pernod Ricard Germany.
Your recruiter for this position is Cindy.
We welcome applications from qualified individuals – regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, background, or nationality. Diversity enriches our team!
For data protection reasons, please submit your application exclusively via our online portal. Applications via other channels cannot be processed.
Job Posting End Date:
2025-12-22Target Hire Date:
2025-12-22Target End Date:
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries.
Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être.
As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
