Marketing Manager

At Ripley Wines, we represent independent growers from Germany, Burgundy, Italy and Central Europe.

We are a small, but passionate team of wine lovers, with an admin team based in the office and a sales team out in the field. The atmosphere is collaborative; we all pitch in to lend a hand when necessary and frequently taste wines together during the week.

The role will be based at our Barnes office, with the potential for hybrid working after the probation period.

We are looking for a full-time Marketing Manager to join the team.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, motivated, energetic, and ready to contribute fresh ideas to the mix.

Events:

• 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.

Marketing & Press

• Work with the Marketing Director to create and then lead execution of the Marketing Strategy.
• 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.
• Manage any freelancers or agencies (printers, photographers, copyeditors).

The ideal candidate will be:

• 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.

Compensation

- £40-50k per annum depending on experience

- Staff discount on wine