Brian Farnan

Marketing Manager | Beer, Cider, & RTD Portfolio at Richmond Marketing

Brian Farnan is an experienced marketing professional specializing in brand management and strategy within the beverage and food sectors. Currently serving as a Marketing Manager at Richmond Marketing since July 2022, Brian oversees brands such as White Claw, Four Loko, Kopparberg Cider, and Au Vodka. Prior to this role, Brian held positions including Senior Brand Manager at Birds Eye UK & IE, where responsibilities included managing the launch of Aunt Bessie's in Ireland, and Brand Manager at Red Truck Beer Company, focusing on one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing craft breweries. Additional experience includes work as a Marketing Consultant, Key Account Sales Manager at Social Media Today, and Vice-President of Internal Affairs for the Students' Society of McGill University. Brian holds a Master of Science in Marketing & Creativity from ESCP Europe Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Communications from McGill University.

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Dublin, Ireland

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Richmond Marketing

At Richmond, we aim to keep pace with Ireland’s changing society, offer innovative brands which appeal to the modern Irish consumer and to be Ireland’s premium beverage brand builder. The success of our business is based on our world-class stable of premium brands that we market and distribute in Ireland. We bring an innovative perspective to everything we do and we are committed to adding value to our customers and all those we work with. Our History. Founded by Barry Connolly in 1992 Richmond Marketing has introduced exciting and innovative brands to the Irish market place. Working at Richmond. Fundamental to our success is the creativity of our people, their constant enthusiasm, adaptability and their unremitting passion to deliver results for consumers and customers alike.. The way it works. Our business is divided into three areas: Sales, Marketing and Finance. It doesn't matter what team you are in or what level you are, we all work together to get the job done.. We have about 70 people in our sales team. They are responsible for all our customers, from the major supermarkets and cash and carries to pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. They are supported by national account managers who help the sales team deliver their business objectives whilst helping the major retailers deliver theirs. In Marketing we have over 20 people. We have Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, Trade Marketing Managers and staff to support them and help make things happen. Our Finance area has 30 people. Not just the accountants but also our administrators, Customer Service team, Logistics team and IT support team. We are committed to supporting the development of talent within our business. If you feel you have what it takes to join us in a fast-moving company and industry, we would be delighted to hear from you.


Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

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51-200

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