Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover

UK (Hybrid)

£40K/yr – £50K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the wine events programme and the content engine, shaping events, press outreach, and brand-building with the Marketing Director, while proving ROI across campaigns.

  • Event programme ownership: plan and run tastings, masterclasses, and partnership events, plus manage suppliers and venues.
  • Content & press cadence: create website copy, producer profiles, blogs, press releases, and build press relationships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and run events in the Events Programme, including major En Primeur and Portfolio tastings, winemaker events, masterclasses, and partnership events
  • Prepare printed materials for tastings, such as tasting booklet, masterclass materials, and signage
  • Manage supplier and venue relationships
  • Execute the Marketing Strategy, set with the Marketing Director
  • Plan, create and update content and copy for the website, producer profiles, blog, and social media
  • Create marketing materials & campaign brochures for trade and private clients
  • Liaise with the Sales Director to manage email offers in Mailchimp
  • Execute brand development plans for key producers
  • Write and distribute press releases, create and build press relationships
  • Report on marketing ROI and budgets

Requirements

  • Experienced in running events and marketing in the wine sector
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Publisher and Powerpoint, and design tools such as Canva
  • Excellent written communication skills, attention to detail, and organisational skills
  • Good understanding of brand development and management
  • Level 3 WSET or equivalent knowledge

Benefits

  • Staff discount on wine
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Ripley Wines

Sebastian Thomas joined Ripley Wines in 2000, bringing a love of German wines to the company's Burgundy portfolio. Ripley Wines has now assembled what is widely recognised as the largest and best list of fine German wines in the UK. In 2018, we launched a small Italian range, and a few years ago brought on a Central European portfolio.

Founded in 1983
19 employees

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Current headcount: ~19

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