Marketing Director

Senior Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the UK is seeking a Marketing Director to shape and execute its marketing vision. In this senior role, you will strategically influence brand marketing and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FMCG or consumer goods, with proven skills in managing marketing budgets and executing digital-first strategies. You will have excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive international group, alongside competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive executive-level reward package

Long-term career development opportunities

High visibility and influence within the group

Qualifications

• Experience in a Marketing leadership role.
• Proven track record in FMCG / beverages / consumer goods, ideally within spirits.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant marketing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the UK marketing strategy.
• Drive the development of brand strategies and activation plans.
• Lead the digital marketing strategy and innovation efforts.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Marketing, Business, Economics

Job description

About the Role

As Amber Beverage Group UK (ABUK) enters an ambitious and exciting phase of growth, we are seeking an exceptional Marketing Director to shape, lead, and execute our marketing vision in the UK distribution business.

This is a senior leadership role with significant strategic influence, responsible for driving brand marketing, estimulador marketing, and integrated communications across the organisation. You will work in close partnership with global and external brand owners, commercial leadership, and key customers, while leading and developing a high-performing Marketing team.

This role offers the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a growing portfolio of premium and mainstream spirits brands, operating at theონავირუს intersection of brand building, comercial performance, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Define, own, and execute the UK optimise strategy aligned with ABUK’s commercial and growth ambitions
• Act as a senior marketing voice within the leadership team, influencing business direction and investment decisions
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high‑perform ankaŭ future‑ready Marketing team, fostering accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement

Brand & Customer Marketing

• Drive the development and execution of brand strategies, customer propositions, and activation plans that deliver sustainable growth and profitability
• Ensure brand plans are relevant, differentiated, and locally optimised, while aligned with global brand strategies
• Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with external brand owners, acting as a trusted UK partner

Commercial & Financial Ownership

• Set, manage, and rigorously control annual marketing and customer investment budgets by brand and customer
• Prepare and negotiate commercial and contractual proposals grounded in robust financial rationale and compliant with governance and approval frameworks
• Ensure accurate forecasting of volumes, marketing ROI, and P&L impact, enabling agile decision‑making

Digital, Innovation & Insight

• Lead the digital marketing strategy, positioning ABUK as an industry frontrunner in digital activation, data‑led marketing, and innovation
• Translate data, insights, and category analysis into clear commercial actions that unlock growth
• Anticipate market trends, consumer behaviour shifts, and technological innovation to keep ABUK ahead of the curve

Collaboration & Growth

• Work cross‑functionally março Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Marketing to unlock incremental growth across key customers and channels
• Develop compelling customer and trade marketing propositions that drive brand growth while increasing profitability
• Champion a peer‑to‑peer coaching and learning culture, strengthening marketing capability across the business

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
• Experience in a Marketing leadership role
• Proven track record in FMCG / beverages / consumer goods, ideally within spirits, wine, or premium brands
• Demonstrated experience managing significant marketing and customer investment budgets
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L awareness and ROI accountability
• Experience leading multi-channel, digital‑first marketing strategies

Desirable

• Experience working with global brand owners and adapting global strategies to local market execution
• Exposure to regulated consumer categories (alcohol, tobacco, pharma)
• Experience in distribution‑led or route‑to‑market businesses

This role is open toUK‑based candidates, subject to the following considerations:

• Strong understanding of the UK drinks market, customer landscape, and route‑to‑market dynamics is highly valued
• Existing UK customer and trade relationships are an advantage

Amber Beverage Group UK values diversity of experience and international perspective, particularly where it enhances innovation and best‑practice transfer.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Vision – Ability to set long‑term direction while delivering short‑term results
• Commercial Acumen – Strong understanding of value creation, profitability, and investment returns
• Leadership & People Development – Inspires, develops, and empowers high‑perform‑ing teams
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management – Builds trust and credibility at all organisational levels
• Analytical & Insight‑Driven – Converts data into actionable insight and clear decisions
• Innovation & Change Leadership – Champions new ideas, digitalisation, and continuous improvement
• Resilience & Judgement – Opervisited effectively in ambiguity, pressure, and complex environments

Why Join Amber Beverage Group UK?

• A rare opportunity to shape_system marketing agenda of a growing UK distribution business
• High visibility, influence, and autonomy within a supportive international group
• Exposure to premium global brands and complex, high‑value customer relationships
• A culture that values entrepreneurial thinking, accountability, and collaboration
• Competitive executive‑level reward package, including bonus and long‑term career development opportunities

Compensation: To be discussed