Skyy Spirits Expanding Team to Meet Needs of Growing Portfolio

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a series of additions to its portfolio and an increase in market share for its existing brands, San Francisco-based Skyy Spirits, LLC, is looking to immediately expand several departments within the organization. The wholly owned subsidiary of Gruppo Campari and eighth largest spirits company in the US is broadening its employee base, looking for great minds to fill roles in its marketing, sales and finance organizations. (www.skyyspirits.com)

“We are actively looking to fill rewarding positions that support not only our growing portfolio, but also our increased on-premise and off-premise activities for our established brands.”

“We are in the unique position of being able to hire during this challenging economic environment,” said Skyy Spirits Chief Operating/Chief Marketing Officer, Andrea Conzonato. “We are actively looking to fill rewarding positions that support not only our growing portfolio, but also our increased on-premise and off-premise activities for our established brands.”

In 2010 alone, the company expanded the popular SKYY Infusions® line to seven all-natural flavors with the release of SKYY Infusions Ginger; celebrated the 150^th anniversary of Campari; re-launched Espolon™ Tequila into the US market; introduced Glen Grant® Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the US; integrated the recently acquired Wild Turkey® portfolio into the business; and released several new expressions from its comprehensive whisk(e)y line up. This May also marked the largest promotion in Skyy Spirits’ history as SKYY® Vodka partnered with one of Hollywood’s biggest summer blockbusters Sex and the City 2. A 360-degree marketing program married signature cocktails, exclusive blue carpet screenings, cocktail couture consumer sweepstakes, and the first ever limited-edition SKYY Vodka bottle, designed by the movie’s costume designer Patricia Field. SKYY Vodka’s Sex and the City 2 promotion was featured in more than 800 national restaurant chain outlets alone.

What started in 1992 as a tiny company producing the country’s first quadruple-distilled, triple-filtered vodka, Skyy Spirits has grown into an industry leader with a high-quality portfolio of vodkas, tequilas, rums, aperitifs, liqueurs, and an extensive portfolio of whiskies. To join the successful Skyy Spirits team, visit the Careers section of www.skyyspirits.com for full job descriptions and to submit applications. Current open positions include:

Senior Brand Manager, Wild Turkey
Senior Brand Manager, Cordials
Associate Brand Managers
SAP ECC Sales & Logistic Business Analyst
Sales Manager – South Bay (San Jose)
District Sales Manager - (Detroit, MI or Cleveland, OH)

About Skyy Spirits, LLC

Skyy Spirits, LLC is the US-based wholly owned subsidiary of Gruppo Campari (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) and is the eighth largest spirits company in the US. Launched in 1992 with the introduction of its flagship brand, SKYY® Vodka, Skyy Spirits has grown exponentially, building a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers. Skyy Spirits manages Gruppo Campari’s portfolio in the US of such leading brands as SKYY® Vodka, SKYY90®, SKYY Infusions®, Campari®, Wild Turkey® Straight Kentucky Bourbon, American Honey®, Russell’s Reserve®, Glen Grant® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Cabo Wabo® Tequila, Espolón™ Tequila, Ouzo 12®, X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur® and Jean-Marc XO Vodka®. Skyy Spirits is also the exclusive US distributor of Cutty Sark® Scotch Whisky, The Glenrothes® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Auchentoshan® Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glen Garioch® Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Flor de Caña® Rum, Carolans Irish Cream®, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey®, Irish Mist® Liqueur, Midori® Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur^TM, Hibiki® Whisky and The Yamazaki® Single Malt Whisky.

Skyy Spirits was founded and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. More information on the company can be found at www.skyyspirits.com and www.camparigroup.com. Please enjoy Skyy Spirits brands responsibly and in moderation.

About Gruppo Campari

Gruppo Campari is a major player in the global beverage sector and the sixth largest spirits company in the world, trading in over 190 nations around the world with a leading position in the Italian and Brazilian markets and a strong presence in the US and Continental Europe. The Group has an extensive portfolio that spans three business segments: spirits, wines and soft drinks. In the spirits segment its internationally renowned brands, such as Campari and SKYY Vodka, stand out. It also has leading regional brands including Aperol, Cabo Wabo, CampariSoda, Cynar, Glen Grant, Ouzo 12, Zedda Piras, X-Rated and the local Brazilian brands Dreher, Old Eight and Drury’s. Its wine segment boasts the global brand Cinzano, as well as important regional brands including Liebfraumilch, Mondoro, Odessa, Riccadonna, Sella & Mosca and Teruzzi & Puthod. The soft drinks segment comprises the non-alcoholic aperitif Crodino and Lemonsoda as well as its respective line extension dominating the Italian market. The Group employs over 2,000 people. The shares of the parent company, Davide Campari-Milano, are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange. www.camparigroup.com