Hospitality Activation

CPM United Kingdom Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand activation agency is seeking an Activation Specialist based in Edinburgh to engage with iconic drinks brands. You will train venue staff, create exciting cocktail offerings, and develop impactful social media campaigns. With a competitive salary of £27,052.95 plus a bonus and benefits including a company vehicle and holiday package, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the way popular brands are experienced in the market. Apply today to join a dynamic and creative team.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Bonus up to £3,000

Pension Plan

20+ days of holiday

Life Assurance

DIGICARE+ App

Qualifications

• A Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience in on-trade venues like pubs and bars.
• Ability to create exciting cocktails and marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Train staff on how to serve Diageo brands to industry standards.
• Post on social media to raise awareness of promotions and events.
• Create bespoke cocktail offerings for venues.
• Ensure brands are prominently featured in venues.

Skills

Creative flair

Social media marketing

Event planning

Staff training

Customer relationship building

Job description

Do you have a creative flare and would love to work with amazing brands from Diageo's portfolio? Are you passionate about the drinks industry and want to play a role in raising the profile and awareness of some of the world's most iconic brands?

As an Activation Specialist for CPM, working on our exciting Diageo on Trade team, you will get to showcase your on-trade experience and create excitement around fantastic drinks brands.

Salary £27,052.95 + bonus of up to £3,000 PA
Company car, tablet and mobile

Ideal location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2
Territory covering: Edinburgh and surrounding areas

A Full UK driving licence is required.

What will you be doing as an Activation Specialist

Our Activation Specialists will cover city centres, visiting on-trade venues (pubs, bars, etc) marketing Diageo brands such as Guinness, Smirnoff, Gordon's, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, and many more.

You will raise awareness of these fantastic products through planning and running events, social media activity, staff training, and creating bespoke cocktail lists for venues.

Day to day our Activation Specialists will be …

• Training staff on the Diageo brands and how to serve them to the industry standard.
• Posting on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter raising awareness of any promotions and events being held at venues.
• Creating bespoke offerings for the outlets, such as cocktail of the week or cocktail menus for events.
• Ensuring Diageo Brands are prominently featured in each venue and staff are talking about our brands to consumers.
• Host and provide training on consumer products and sampling events.
• Create new menus while suggesting alternative and innovative ways to serve Diageo brands.

Current CPM Activation Specialists have said they love their jobs because…

“We build incredible relationships and change people's perceptions so they become advocates of Diageo products.”

“I am passionate about the brands I work with and love it when I can influence people to share that passion too.”

“Working closely with these outlets gives me a real buzz, I feel really proud when I see the results that come from what we do to our customers' delight.”

Why work for us as an Activation Specialist

• Salary: £27,052 Plus up to £3,000 Bonus.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with a pension plan.
• Holiday Package: Recoup with 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, extending by one day each year of service up to 25.
• Company vehicle: Enjoy a company vehicle.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 1X life assurance.
• DIGICARE+ App: Enjoy convenient access to second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling sessions, expert nutritionist advice, and gym membership discounts-all in one place!

Does this sound like a job you would love? Apply today!

At CPM, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.

Should you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, allowing you to showcase your unique skills and abilities to their fullest potential.

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