Marketing Manager - Whisky

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

Job summary

A leading spirits company is searching for a Marketing Manager to join their expanding team. This unique role involves shaping the future of premium brands and managing creative marketing strategies aimed at global markets. The position requires marketing expertise within the spirits industry, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for storytelling.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of marketing experience in the spirits industry, preferably with whisky brands.
• Strong project management and execution abilities.
• Hands-on experience in digital, brand, and trade marketing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Campaign Execution

Digital Marketing

Brand Marketing

Team Leadership

Job description

Marketing Manager - Whisky, Preston, Lancashire

Client: New Chapter Consulting

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

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 multi-channel brand campaigns across digital, social, experiential, and trade channels
• Manage and inspire a small, high-performing team
• Deliver global storytelling with local execution—ensuring consistency across touchpoints
• Drive product launches, events, and innovative marketing activations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, creative, advocacy, and NPD teams
• 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 with whisky brands

Strong project management and campaign execution skills

Hands-on experience in digital, brand, and trade marketing

A team player who thrives in an 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!

Note: This role requires you to be office-based, 4 days a week in London.