Events Manager

Berkmann Wine Cellars; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in premium wine distribution is seeking a talented Events Manager to join their dynamic marketing team. This exciting role involves shaping and delivering exceptional events that reflect the prestige of their wine portfolio. You will lead flagship tastings, manage budgets, and collaborate with brand managers to create immersive experiences. With a focus on creativity and operational excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the company's reputation positively. If you're passionate about wine and have a flair for event management, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Contribution to Dental Costs

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Product discounts

Birthday wine gift

Anniversary wine gift

Qualifications

• Proven track record in planning premium events.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a brand-aligned annual events strategy.
• Manage flagship portfolio tastings and luxury client experiences.

Skills

Event Planning

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Creativity

Communication

Education

WSET Qualifications

Job description

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London head office (hybrid working, must work in the office at least 3 days per week)

Full time

The Company

Berkmann Wine Cellars – a family-owned leader in premium wine distribution – is looking for a talented Events Manager to join our dynamic marketing team. Since 1964, we have been passionately championing exceptional wines from fiercely independent and progressive producers around the globe. As the UK’s largest family-owned wine importer, our reputation is built on excellence, integrity, and long-term partnerships both with our wineries and our customers.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events professional to shape and deliver stand-out experiences that reflect the prestige of our portfolio and strengthen our position as a top-tier wine distributor. From iconic portfolio tastings to exclusive client experiences, you will bring creativity, precision, and flair to every touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking, brand-aligned annual events strategy
• Lead on our flagship annual portfolio tasting, reimagining its format and delivering a memorable and commercially effective showcase
• Plan and manage events including company conferences, winery tours, customer tastings, and luxury client experiences (e.g. ski or shooting trips)
• Partner with brand managers to bring to life immersive brand activations that engage, educate, and excite
• Manage budgets, timelines, and suppliers with a keen eye on ROI and operational excellence
• Liaise with PR and marketing teams to promote events and maximise visibility
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, sales, and the wider marketing team

About You

• A proven track record in planning premium events (wine/hospitality/luxury sector a plus)
• Creative vision paired with strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for wine, food, and hospitality - WSET qualifications advantageous
• Understanding of the UK on-trade and off-trade wine landscape
• Polished communication and stakeholder management skills
• Budgeting experience and strong commercial awareness
• A refined aesthetic and understanding of luxury customer experiences

Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus based on achievement of KPIs
• 25 days holiday (rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution to Dental Costs
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Discount on some of our products
• Become an integral part of our family business
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary

Working Pattern

This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (09:00 – 17:30pm) but the individual must be flexible according to event and business needs. The applicant must be willing to travel locally and nationally, some evening and weekend work may be required. It is a requirement that the applicant will work from the office at least 3 days a week.

Location

Head office in London. It is a requirement that the applicant will work from the office at least 3 days a week. The applicant must be willing to travel locally and nationally, some evening and weekend work may be required.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your events career with a company as passionate about wine as you are, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Berkmann Wine Cellars and help us create events that leave a lasting impression. Please submit your CV to [e-mail].

Please note: we are unable to provide feedback on your application should you not be invited for interview. Unfortunately we cannot consider your application if you do not satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

No Agencies Please - We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting needs. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CV's supplied to Berkmann Wine Cellars unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of our HR Team. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages

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