SCME - HALO Accounts

The Advocate Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Marketing Executive to enhance brand activations in London's premium on-trade scene. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trade/commercial marketing, with established relationships in the London On-Trade landscape. Key responsibilities include coordinating activations with accounts like The Savoy, and monitoring ROI. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with first-class brands and contribute to their ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade/commercial marketing within FMCG, spirits, or luxury drinks with end-to-end activation delivery.
• Strong relationships within premium London accounts.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activations across London HALO accounts while adhering to brand image.
• Translate marketing strategy into bespoke customer activations.
• Build relationships with premium customers and monitor ROI on activations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless delivery of brand initiatives.

Skills

Trade/commercial marketing experience

Strong project management skills

Deep understanding of UK On-Trade landscape

Job description

Ready to make an impact in London's premium on-trade scene?

The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a world leader in premium spirits. With a clear vision, a world-class portfolio of brands, and an inclusive, engaging culture, this business is rapidly expanding its global footprint. Rooted in centuries of heritage and shaped by a rich blend of diverse cultures, they blend the new with the familiar, empowering their people to inspire brilliance, push boundaries, and pursue excellence at every step.

They are now looking for a Senior Commercial Marketing Executive who will play a key role on the ground with customers, ensuring brands are brought to life for consumers in the On-Trade, working with accounts such as The Savoy, Sexy Fish, and Nobu.

The Role

• Coordinate the delivery of activations across London HALO accounts, ensuring assets and POS are delivered on time and in line with the brand image.
• Translate the Commercial Marketing strategy into bespoke activations in collaboration with the sales team.
• Build and maintain strong, influential relationships with premium customers, including Savoy, Caprice Group, Nobu, Sexy Fish, 5* hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and top bars.
• Monitor and optimise ROI across all activations, ensuring budgets are managed effectively.
• Capture insight from activations and competitor activity to inform future strategy and continuously improve campaigns.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, finance, and logistics to ensure seamless delivery of brand initiatives.

About You

• Experience in trade/commercial marketing within FMCG, spirits, or luxury drinks, with demonstrable experience delivering activations end-to-end.
• Deep understanding of the UK On-Trade landscape, ideally with strong relationships in premium London accounts.
• Commercially minded with strong project management skills.

If the Role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you!

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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