On Trade Trade Marketing Manager

A growing premium spirits and wine business is looking for an experienced Trade Marketing Manager to join its UK team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across an enviable portfolio of globally recognised brands, delivering best-in-class activations and strategies within the On Trade channel.

This role sits at the heart of a dynamic and entrepreneurial business that's seen rapid growth in recent years — and now needs a talented, commercially-minded marketer to help take things to the next level.

The role:

You’ll be responsible for leading and executing UK-specific Trade Marketing plans, managing two direct reports, and ensuring exceptional brand presence and performance across On Trade customers. Working closely with both sales and global marketing teams, you’ll bring consumer-first thinking, strategic focus and creative energy to every aspect of the role.

Key responsibilities include:

✅ Leading the development and execution of the on-trade trade marketing plan

✅ Managing a small team of Trade Marketing Executives

✅ Driving brand visibility through partnerships, events and activations

✅ Leading agency relationships and campaign development

✅ Delivering POS, new pack formats, and sales support tools

✅ Managing budgets, investment performance and reporting metrics

✅ Help manage events and key partnerships witht he likes of Wilderness; AEG and Live Nation

✅ Collaborating with international teams to localise brand strategies

What we’re looking for:

✔️ 5+ years in a Trade Marketing or similar brand-facing role

✔️ Solid experience within the On Trade channel (spirits experience a plus)

✔️ A self-starter with strong leadership and project management skills

✔️ Strategic thinker who loves executional excellence

✔️ Passion for drinks, food and building brilliant brands

Must be commutable to London 1-2 days a week

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with real influence and autonomy in a business that’s expanding fast