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Marketing & Events Executive
Posted 2 hours 39 minutes ago by The Glenturret Distillery
As a Marketing & Events Executive, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality trade and consumer events while acting as a confident and knowledgeable brand ambassador for the Gleann Mòr whisky portfolio. This is a customer facing role combining event organisation, brand advocacy, and digital marketing support. The primary focus will be the Gleann Mòr whisky range (including Rare Find), with support across the wider portfolio as required. Working within the sales and marketing team, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial with a cross functional support role to other key stakeholders in the wider business.
Key Responsibilities Event Planning & Execution- Plan, organise, and execute trade and consumer events from concept through to delivery.
- Coordinate logistics including stock, POS, glassware, staffing, and venue requirements.
- Manage event budgets and ensure delivery aligns with brand standards and commercial objectives, completing post event reporting and ROI analysis.
- Support the E commerce & Digital Marketing Manager with content creation and campaign delivery.
- Assist with social media content and planning, newsletters, photography, and video capture.
- Contribute ideas for campaigns and activations to support brand growth.
- Represent Gleann Mòr Spirits professionally at trade shows, festivals, tastings, and industry events.
- Deliver engaging whisky tastings and brand presentations to trade and consumer audiences.
- Build strong relationships with retail partners, on trade customers, and consumers.
- Capture sales leads and support commercial team follow up where appropriate.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of activations.
- Maintain accurate reporting through CRM and internal systems.
Full time position based at our Bankhead office, Edinburgh. Typically, 3-4 days per week office based. 1-2 days per week in trade and at events. Regular evening and weekend work required (within contracted hours). Travel across Scotland and occasionally further afield as required.
Salary & Benefits- Starting Salary: £28,000 per annum
- Bonus Scheme: Eligible following successful completion of probationary period and linked to clear KPIs and overall business commercial performance.
- Laptop and phone provided
- Opportunities for professional development and industry events and training
- Previous experience in marketing, events, hospitality, or a customer facing role.
- Confident public speaker with the ability to present to groups.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience in the alcohol, spirits, or premium FMCG sector.
- Content creation skills (photography, video, copywriting).
- WSET qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Outgoing, personable, and confident in customer facing environments.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Adaptable and solutions focused in fast paced settings.
- Commercially aware with an appreciation of balancing brand building and sales objectives.
- Passionate about whisky and premium spirits.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing spirits company, gaining hands on experience across events, brand advocacy, and digital marketing within a premium whisky portfolio. If you are enthusiastic, organised, and enjoy engaging directly with customers, we would love to hear from you.
