Job Status: Filled

Communications Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Flint Wines Ltd (http://www.flintwines.com)

  London, Kennington, England

Communications Manager

A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic & fast growing Burgundy & American Fine Wines specialist and a unique chance to represent some of the world’s best wines. We are looking for a Communications Manager with trade marketing and wine PR experience to fill an exciting hands-on position, involving trade and consumer marketing, PR and events, as well as supplier relationships management.

Key responsibilities:

  • devising and implementing a yearly marketing and PR strategy

  • planning and running all campaigns and projects on time & on budget

  • handling all media relations: drafting press releases, selling in to press, monitoring coverage, networking,...

  • drafting and managing budgets

  • supporting the sales team

  • supporting the buyer with French suppliers liaison

  • data management

  • design and presentations (printed materials, e-marketing, awards entries,...)

  • monthly ROI reports

Key skills:

  • ability to plan & formulate creative strategies

  • excellent written & oral communication

  • proficiency in both spoken and written French

  • in depth knowledge of the UK wine market and wine press

  • excellent computer skills including basic knowledge of Quark & email marketing software

  • good grasp of social media and experience of website & community management

You must be:

  • wine knowledgeable (WSET qualification or equivalent)

  • highly motivated and proactive

  • a strong negotiator with sound commercial acumen

  • able to communicate confidently externally and internally

  • organised with good time management skills and initiative

  • numerate and analytical

Only candidates with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a UK Wine PR agency or equivalent (minimum Junior Account Manager level) need apply. Please also note that only candidates successful in securing an interview will be contacted.

The Company

Established in 2006 by Sam Clarke & Jason Haynes, Flint Wines is going from strength to strength, having this year won the coveted ‘Best Burgundy Merchant of the Year’ Award at the IWC ceremony. Proud to represent in the UK more than 50 excellent Burgundy producers, made up of famous names and rising stars, the company is also specialising in American wines, selling mainly to restaurants and merchants. Our dynamic team of 7 is extremely passionate, hard-working and highly experienced, but also great fun to work with!

Salary: depending on experience

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