Events and Account Manager

Access to frequent fine wine tastings and other events, introduction to the world’s top fine wine producers and industry figures, bi-monthly team tastings, and WSET sponsorship.

• Run Wine Lister’s events division, being responsible for the conceptualisation, planning, organisation, and implementation of events, roadshows, and press trips for clients (both rolling and project-based), as well as any of Wine Lister’s own events

• Manage communications and relationships with external partners and suppliers to ensure that the event’s deliverables are met

• Manage project budgets and effectively monitor and report the deliverables of each event

• Lead sales of Wine Lister’s event services to new or existing clients

• Support the Senior Account Manager in executing strategic marketing and communications projects on behalf of Wine Lister’s clients, including planning annual PR activities and monitoring their successes

• At least two years’ hands-on experience of event organisation (in-house or agency)

• Excellent organisational skills, including being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills

• Proven ability to generate exciting and memorable event concepts

• Experience creating high-quality visual assets and proficiency in using PowerPoint, Canva, etc.

• Native-level English

• Academic excellence: top grades through to degree level

• Fine wine knowledge: pre-existing knowledge of wine, particularly the fine wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne (also Italy, Spain, California, etc.)

• Organised: highly focused, methodical, and rigorous, with precise attention to detail

• Problem-solving: able to think on their feet to come up with solutions

• Self-starting: able to take initiative, recognise what needs doing, and be motivated to act on it

• Team player: strong communication and social skills, willing to work collaboratively in our close-knit team