Marketing Manager - Whisky

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company is seeking a Marketing Manager to elevate their premium brands. This role involves leading innovative marketing strategies, managing a dynamic team, and ensuring effective brand storytelling across various platforms. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the spirits industry, particularly whisky, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position is office-based in London for 4 days a week, with major brand launches planned in the coming year.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of marketing experience within spirits, preferably whisky.
• Strong project management and campaign execution skills.
• Hands-on experience in digital, brand, and trade marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-channel brand campaigns across digital, social, experiential, and trade.
• Manage a small, high-performing team.
• Drive product launches and marketing activations.

Skills

Project Management

Digital Marketing

Brand Marketing

Trade Marketing

Job description

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Marketing Manager - Whisky, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

New Chapter Consulting

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 **