Portfolio Marketing Project Lead - Spirits & Brands

Hotaling & Co.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Life Insurance

AD&D

STD

LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Annual National Company Meeting

Sick and Vacation hours

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hotaling & Co. is seeking a Portfolio Marketing Project Manager in San Francisco to drive growth for its premium spirits portfolio. This full-time role reports to the VP of Marketing and offers a base salary with a bonus potential up to 15%.

The candidate will lead marketing initiatives, coordinate across departments, and ensure timely delivery of campaigns and events. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of experience, strong project management, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in marketing or related role.
• Hospitality experience preferred; spirits industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy, plan, and execution of marketing initiatives across portfolio brands.
• Manage cross-functional marketing projects from brief to execution, including timelines and budgets.
• Oversee marketing operations, budgets, invoices, and admin tasks; maintain inventory and POS materials.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Operations, agencies, and suppliers to keep initiatives on budget.
• Support Brand Managers on priority portfolio initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Digital fluency

Team player

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Marketing
• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 95,000 - yearly

Company Description

A born and bred San Francisco original, Hotaling & Co. is the leading importer of super-premium spirits and cocktail essentials. The name Hotaling & Co. nods to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and a notable figure in American drinking culture. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education, and hospitality, Hotaling & Co. carries on this tradition of artisanal excellence by bringing together a family of likeminded spirits that share a commitment to craft and care including Luxardo Liqueurs & Cherries, Nikka Whisky, Frey Ranch Whiskey, HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys, Junipero Gin, HINE Cognac, Convite Mezcal, Kavalan Whisky, Denizen Rum, Dingle, BarSol Pisco, Christian Drouin, Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, Silvio Carta, and more. Visit www.HotalingandCo.com to explore the full range of brands.

Job Description

The Portfolio Marketing Project Managerrole is pivotal to the growth of the company’s entire portfolio of brands. The right individual will align to our values, bring a growth mindset, hold a passion for hospitality in artisanal spirits and cocktails, carry grit and determination, and excel in project management and execution.This full-time role will report to the Vice President of Marketing based at our San Francisco headquarters.

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 base, Bonus: up to 15%

Key Responsibilities:

H&Co Corporate Marketing & Events: Support the strategy, manage planning, and execution of H&Co marketing initiatives, including events, sponsorships, PR/influencer programs, and coordinating agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Portfolio Project Management: Manage cross-functional marketing projects across portfolio brands, owning timelines, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder coordination from brief through execution.

Marketing Operations & Administration: Manage day-to-day marketing operations, including budgets, invoices, departmental workflows, and administrative support. Maintain an organized and stocked office bar and manage POS storage, inventory, shipping materials, third-party POS inventory, and related invoicing.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as a key connector between Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, agencies, suppliers, and other partners to keep initiativesaligned, moving forward, and on budget.

Portfolio Support: Support Brand Managers on priority portfolio initiatives and special projects based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience
• Hospitality experience preferred; spirits industry experience a plus.
• Self-motivated with a can-doattitude
• Excellent project management skills
• Digitally savvy and a creative thinker
• Excellent communication skills that can adapt to cross-functional parties (sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance)
• Thrives in a fun, dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Team player who thrives in a flat organization
• Based in San Francisco
• 401k with match
• Life Insurance,AD&D, STD, LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Annual National Company Meeting
• Sick and Vacation hours
• 12 Paid Holidays

Additional Information

The above statements describe the essential functions and qualifications needed for a Portfolio Marketing Project Manager, and have been prepared by Hotaling & Co., LLC for use in planning, staffing, budgeting, and/or employee evaluation. It also provides employees with a guide to the duties they are expected to perform. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position. Actual job responsibilities may change at management's discretion, without notice.

Hotaling & Co., LLC is an at-will employer, which means that an employee may resign or Hotaling & Co., LLC may separate an employee from service with or without cause at any time for any reason. There is nothing written in this position description that guarantees continued employment. I have read the above position description and believe that it does accurately define the job.

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