Senior Account Manager (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Wine Lister

  London, Greater London, England

Wine Lister is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Senior Account Manager to join our fine wine consulting agency.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Wine Lister is a fine-wine consulting agency at the crossroads of data, strategy, and storytelling. Since 2016, we’ve helped leading producers turn opportunities and challenges into bold projects—from distribution and pricing to brand positioning and market launches.

Combining industry-leading data with deep insight and market expertise, we deliver bespoke analysis, strategic guidance, and full-service marketing, communications, and event support. We pride ourselves on thinking differently, creating memorable moments and campaigns that bring each estate’s identity to life and elevate their presence in key fine-wine markets worldwide.

Wine Lister is a subsidiary of Groupe Figaro, France’s leading national media group.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Account Manager will play a key role in Wine Lister’s continued growth. You will drive the success of Wine Lister’s marketing and communication clients, devising and executing strategies to increase their brand awareness on a global scale. This will include owning several client accounts and managing key relationships across the industry.

• Position: Senior Account Manager
• Location: Victoria, London (39 days of remote work per year, including up to three days abroad, following the completion of a six-month probation period)
• Start date: January 2026
• Salary: £30-36k per annum, depending on experience
• Holiday: 24 days excluding public holidays
• Perks: Early Friday finish, social budget, tailored working hours, personal development budget (including WSET sponsorship – following probation), access to frequent fine wine tastings and events, introduction to the world’s top fine wine producers and industry figures, bi-monthly team tastings

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior account management

• Manage all marketing, communications, and event activities for international fine wine clients
• Manage project and event budgets, track costs and performance, and provide clear reporting on ROI and deliverables

Marketing, communications & event organisation

• Implement marketing and communications strategies to increase brand presence and distribution in fine wine markets (with a focus on the UK), including annual PR plans and campaign calendars
• Create and drive press campaigns, managing relationships with key journalists and critics
• Plan and deliver masterclasses, estate visits, consumer and trade events, roadshows, and press trips for clients, from concept through to execution and post-event reporting

Relationship building

• Develop and nurture relationships with major importers, distributors, restaurants, and collectors, ensuring coordination of campaigns, events, and commercial opportunities

Lead generation & retention

• Drive client prospection and retention, identifying opportunities to secure new business and ensure renewal of existing accounts
• Present Wine Lister and its services to key players in the wine industry

SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least three years’ hands-on experience in brand management, marketing, communications, or events organisation (in-house or agency)
• Excellent organisational skills, including being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Proven ability to generate exciting and memorable event concepts
• Experience creating high-quality visual assets and proficiency in using PowerPoint, Canva, etc.
• Native-level English (French or Italian is highly desirable)

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Organised: highly focused, methodical, and rigorous, with precise attention to detail
• Problem-solving: able to think on their feet to come up with solutions
• Self-starting: able to take initiative, recognise what needs doing, and be motivated to act on it
• Team player: strong communication and social skills, can work collaboratively in our close-knit team
• Creative: strong visual intuition and ability to come up with fresh ideas, transforming concepts into engaging, well-crafted outputs
• Passionate: excited to evolve in the wine Industry and develop their knowledge of both the product and its market

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Fine wine knowledge: pre-existing knowledge or keen interest in wine, particularly the fine wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Italy (California, South America, Spain etc.)

How To Apply

Please apply your CV and cover letter.

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