Marketing Manager - Whisky

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the premium spirits industry is seeking a Marketing Manager based in London. This role involves shaping future brand experiences and leading a talented marketing team to deliver compelling global stories. If you're passionate about spirits and ready for exciting challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of marketing experience within the spirits industry.
• Experience in whisky brand marketing preferred.
• Hands-on experience in digital, brand, and trade marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-channel brand campaigns across various platforms.
• Manage and inspire a high-performing team.
• Drive product launches and innovative marketing activations.

Skills

Project Management

Marketing Execution

Digital Marketing

Team Leadership

Brand Knowledge

Job description

Role: Marketing Manager. Premium Spirits Industry
London-Based

Are you a bold storyteller with a passion for crafting unforgettable brand experiences? Do you have a deep appreciation for whisky, rum, and premium spirits—and the creativity to bring those products to life on the global stage?

An exciting and fast-growing spirits company is looking for a Marketing Manager to join its dynamic team based in London. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of several award-winning spirits brands as they expand into new markets and launch two exciting distillery projects.

As the Marketing Manager, you’ll:

• Lead the charge on multi-channel brand campaigns across digital, social, experiential, and trade
• Manage and inspire a small, high-performing team
• Deliver global storytelling with local execution—ensuring consistency across every touchpoint
• Drive product launches, events, and innovative marketing activations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, creative, advocacy, and NPD
• Track performance and refine strategies to elevate brand presence and market impact

What we’re looking for:

3–5 years of marketing experience within spirits, ideally having worked for a whisky brand

Strong project management and campaign execution skills

Hands-on experience in digital, brand and trade marketing

A team player who thrives in a SME/ entrepreneurial environment

Deep knowledge of the premium spirits world

You’ll be working across a portfolio of globally distributed premium brands, with major releases planned in the next 12 months, including new distillery openings and brand launches.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, lead from the front, and bring world-class spirits to life through powerful marketing!

** this role requires you to be office based, 4 days a week in London **