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Karen Moodie
@karenmoodie
I bring brands to life.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
National Brand Manager - Hendrick's Gin | Milagro Tequila (Promoted)
William Grant & Sons
May 2024 - Jun 2026 (2 years 1 month)
- Directing ATL / BTL initiatives with trade marketing, agencies, and customers; recruiting new and lapsed consumers
- Managing brand innovation pipeline and new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams for strategic launches and regulatory compliance, boosting brand equity and delivering NSV growth.
- Steering strategic direction of National Brand Ambassador, aligning activatio
National Brand Manager (Promoted)
Flor de Caña Rum
Dec 2019 - May 2024 (4 years 5 months)
- Developed and executed 360° marketing plans with internal/global teams, generating $16M in revenue and achieving +3% volume and +7% value (4-year CAGR), outperforming category (flat volume and +2% value)
- Drove pricing strategy through national market analysis, aligning adjustments with trends to enhance brand performance
- Spearheaded NPD and launch of ECO-15, coordinating with cross-functiona
Brand Ambassador / Brand Specialist
Flor de Caña Rum
May 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 7 months)
- Drove brand advocacy across key markets in North America through education and conversion initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, resulting in higher sales and market share
- Led masterclass programs and developed training initiatives that converted consumers and industry professionals into brand advocates, receiving 2019 LCBO Elsie ‘Training Partnership Award’
- De
Key Account Manager - On-Premise (Promoted)
Trajectory Beverage Partners
May 2013 - May 2015 (2 years)
Worked as Key Account Manager - On-Premise (Promoted) at Trajectory Beverage Partners.
Area Manager - Proximo Spirits
Proximo Spirits
Apr 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Worked as Area Manager - Proximo Spirits at Proximo Spirits.
- Expanded product listings across 4 national retail chains. Negotiated placements and aligned strategies with retailer needs. Generated $2.5M in sales revenue, significantly enhancing Dyson’s presence
- Managed promotional budgets and full P&L for accounts. Allocated funds strategically for maximum impact which optimized profitability and increased product visibility
- Doubled sales by developing
Management of Scottish/Northern England account base; drove sales of brands such as Ferrero Rocher, Tic Tac & Nutella through Head Office Buyers in various channels including Wholesale, Grocery and Impulse.
National Account Manager
Seymour
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Managed head office buyer and external publisher relations within High Street Channel of UK's 3rd largest magazine distributor. Responsible for driving sales and visibility of magazine portfolio through key retailers.
Management position; coaching, motivating and training the 3rd party Independent Retail team, maximizing sales to store owners of internationally recognized confectionery brands such as; Mars, Snickers, Twix.
Field Sales role working for InBev, selling major Alcohol brands such as Stella Artois & Tennents Lager to Independent retailers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Growclass
Certificate, Growth Marketing
2024 - 2025
Completed multi-week part-time program for Growth Marketing Professionals. Course content included: Growth and experimentation mindset, SEO, Facebook and Google ads, conversion copywriting, Google analytics, and email marketing.
Canadian Marketing Association
Digital Marketing Strategy
Apr 2025
WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits
Oct 2021
Attention to Detail Solutions
Attention to Detail + Five Fundamental Elements
Apr 2020
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits
Jun 2014
Coursera Verified Certificates
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
Dec 2013
Hospitality Industry Training Organization of Ontario
Smart Serve
Jan 2010
Toronto Institute of Bartending
Bartender Certification
Feb 2010
University of Strathclyde
BA(hons), Marketing
1997 - 2001
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