PR & Marketing Assistant

Are you a London-based PR with a passion for the drinks industry (particularly spirits)?

Speciality Brands are looking for a PR & Marketing assistant to join their well-established marketing team - someone with experience in food or drinks PR, and enthusiasm for the industry who's looking to expand their experience working across a range of different projects, from media relations and social media management to creation of sales tools and events support.

Salary: £25-27k

Additional Benefits: Pension, BUPA, £250 product allowance, 10% bonus

Ways of working: 4 days per week either in Acton office OR WeWork offices across London with 1 day working from home (this role requires a high degree of flexibility due to the nature of the projects and requirements of the media and partners).

Why this role?

• Reporting into the PR manager, you will join a team of seven dedicated people in marketing, driving very active digital advertising, PR & social media programmes.
• Develop your range of PR & marketing skills by working with lots of different parts of the business, from events and designers to sales teams, and on a range of activities for trade and consumers.
• Channel your curiosity for world of drinks and work with experts in their field and fantastic brands
• A super friendly culture based on feedback, support and openness, this a great role to learn and grow your experience across drinks PR.

The Business ...

• Speciality Brands imports and distributes some of the world’s finest spirits and is proud to employ some of the most experienced and respected personalities in the UK drinks industry.
• Comprised of award-winning mixologists, top brand ambassadors, experienced account managers and marketing experts, their passion is delivering first class marketing, training and impeccable service levels to the prestige on trade and retail sectors.

You?

• A passion and understanding of the drinks industry, particularly spirits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and previous experience in a PR role
• Knowledge of the drinks UK media landscape including both trade and consumer titles
• Understanding of influencers campaign management
• Experience of support to media-led events such as events, masterclasses or trips
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Well organised, ability to proactively plan and execute projects to meet required deadlines, while remaining calm under pressure
• Outstanding relationship building and problem solving
• Dynamic and flexible individual with a ‘can do’ attitude.

The Process...

There will be 3 stages: First stage interviews will be held via Teams with the Senior PR Manager and the second and third stages in person with the Marketing Manager and MD.

If you would like to know more then please get in touch with Rachel Williams for an initial conversation rachel@marvelfmcg.co.uk

Marvel FMCG values a diverse workforce. Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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