Marketing & PR

An exciting opportunity for a Whisky Customer Marketing Lead (UK)
Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd… ‘An international, entrepreneurial, brand-led, successful, sustainable and respected, family business’

We appreciate and value your interest in this opportunity with Ian Macleod Distillers. We own some of the world’s best loved brands such as Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin. If you haven’t already, please browse around our company internet pages and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of some of our exquisite brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod!
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Our Opportunity

Get ready to pour your energy and skills into something great!

Our whiskies deserve superior thinking and superb execution… Bold brands. Creative strategies. Commercial instinct. And a genuine love for, what we believe to be, some of the best drams available in the market.

As such, we are now looking for an experienced Whisky Customer Marketing Lead (UK) to join our existing U.K. commercial team here at Ian Macleod Distillers. The role can be based in central Scotland or London, with regular travel to our head office in West Lothian, and to our distilleries. Our role is perfectly suited to someone with oodles of drive, tenacity, experience, creativity and passion and best placed to continue to evolve and shape exactly how our wonderful whisky brands all show up across the U.K. market, from campaign concept to on-shelf execution, and beyond!

It’s key that you have:

– extensive UK customer and trade experience,
– deep whisky experience, and
– senior level leadership and stakeholder management experience

You’ll lead the charge on building standout strategies for our brands, which are some of the most respected names in whisky. You’ll create and enable our brands to continue to shine, whilst positively cutting through what is a competitive landscape, ensuring that our brands also stay true to their own individuality and authentic characters.

Our new role requires someone who thinks big, who moves fast, and who knows just how to creatively and authentically connect insight with instinct. We are looking for someone who also understands that marketing is much more than just storytelling; it’s all about brand building, category understanding, and consumer connection, at each and every touchpoint! Whether that’s shaping local and national campaigns, collaborating with sales teams on customer activations, and/or creating memorable experiences and moments that matter, to help bring our brands to life. You’ll be front and centre, leading how our whisky portfolio successfully shows up in and leads across, the U.K. market.

This is more than just a job. It’s a unique chance to join a proudly independent, family-owned business with a passion for doing things properly. A place where you can call home, and where you’ll be supported, challenged, and always… In Good Company.
Visit our recruitment portal by clicking on the relevant links to find out more.
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Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We foster a culture of integrity, passion, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, develop your commercial experience, and grow your career in the dynamic world of premium spirits. We value ideas and positive performance and contributions… your success will be our success!

Ready to Join?

To apply for this opportunity, click the apply now button to create your own recruitment account with us and submit your application and CV. Please remember that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for! Your cover letter is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received, so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you do not miss out! Candidates must already have appropriate eligibility to live and work in the UK.

***no agency contact***

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.
Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

An exciting opportunity for a National Account Executive (Off Trade) within whisky and spirits

Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd… ‘An international, entrepreneurial, brand-led, successful, sustainable and respected, family business’

We appreciate and value your interest in this opportunity with Ian Macleod Distillers. We own some of the world’s best loved brands such as Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin. If you haven’t already, please browse around our company internet pages and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of some of our exquisite brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod!

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Our Opportunity

We are looking for a talented and preferably experienced drinks salesperson to join our dynamic and growing team, to play an important role here at Ian Macleod Distillers. You will be working closely with off-trade customers and you will understand the retail environment for premium brands across grocery and convenience.  

Comprehensive knowledge of premium Spirits and a flair for influencing combined with a passion for, and experience in, winning and delivering new business within Grocery, Convenience and / or Wholesale is key. You’ll be an excellent collaborator and work closely with the Off-Trade Team to support the execution of customer plans while being mindful of KPIs and Team Budget.

This is an exciting time to join our UK Sales Team and make an impact on our future success and growth. We are brimming with a portfolio of exquisite and innovative brands being sold and consumed both locally and globally.

You will need to be based in the Central Belt, as this role will require travel into our head office once a week.

A copy of the job profile is included below. 

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Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We foster a culture of integrity, passion, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, develop your commercial experience, and grow your career in the dynamic world of premium spirits. We value ideas and positive performance and contributions… your success will be our success!

Ready to Join?

To apply for this opportunity, click the apply now button to create your own recruitment account with us and submit your application and CV. Please remember that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for! Your cover letter is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received, so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you do not miss out!

***no agency contact***

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement. 

Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

Who are we?

We are Scotland’s design museum. Designed for everyone, firing imaginations and sparking curiosity in design across Scotland and around the world. At V&A Dundee we are on a mission to inspire and empower through design.

Design shapes our world, it’s part of everyday life and it’s everywhere. We are a museum with energy and have a vision of the future where everyone is inspired through design and recognizes its far-reaching impact in our lives.

We are a welcoming place for people of Dundee to explore design and to use as an everyday part of their city, as well as inviting visitors from around the world. We are part of the V&A family of museums that celebrate creativity in all its forms from across centuries, for everyone.

Role Profile:
V&A Dundee is looking for a passionate and experienced Communications and Media Officer to support the promotion of Scotland’s design museum, including exhibitions, events and the learning programme.

This is a busy and highly rewarding role promoting V&A Dundee’s exhibitions and activities, with wide scope for a media professional to devise and deliver creative media campaigns, collaborating with the Heads of Communications, curators, designers and other voices.

The Communications and Media Officer will help build profile and understanding of V&A Dundee, as well as engaging audiences and driving visits to the museum, exhibitions and events. The role reports to the Head of Communications (Campaigns) and also supports filming and location activity, supporting both profile and income generation.

This would suit a candidate with experience of media relations, working in the media, or both.

Duties and Responsibilities:
-Support the joint Heads of Communications in implementing high-impact and effective media campaigns

-Help deliver integrated campaigns in tandem with the Marketing and Content team, driving engagement and visits to the museum, exhibitions, events, retail and the online offer

-Take the lead on smaller and mid-scale media campaigns and projects

-Research, write and issue press releases, media articles and other communications, working with senior colleagues to approve key messages

-Identify, plan and implement high impact and effective media events, briefings and photo/film opportunities

-Develop, pitch and place features, news, comment and visual storytelling ideas as well as media partnership proposals

-Brief and draft key messages and speaking notes for spokespeople

-Monitor and manage the press inbox, preparing and providing media with the materials and information required such as quotes, press releases and images

-Prepare media materials for media, stakeholders and partners

-Support photography and filming opportunities, including V&A Dundee’s internal film production and external production teams

-Support with the management of digital assets, including photography and film delivered by external suppliers 

-Help develop creative ideas to promote V&A Dundee, including for news stories, feature ideas and TV and radio broadcast

-Co-ordinate the digital filing of media coverage, reporting and sharing the impact of media coverage with the wider organisation

-Support effective internal communications at V&A Dundee

-Support the effective running of the department by co-ordinating events and media opportunities

-Be available out-of-hours for media events, or to respond to urgent enquiries on an occasional basis

-Any other duties determined to be reasonable for this position

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week working in a hybrid flexible environment with a mixture of home working and working from our museum in Dundee. We offer a generous package including 38 days holiday, pension scheme, company sick pay, entry to V&A Dundee paid exhibitions and many more discounts and benefits.

Brand Development Manager (On Trade) (Edinburgh & East Scotland)

Are you passionate about Whisky and Gin? Do you have a knack for building premium-prestige brands within the On Trade? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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Setting the Scene

Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd… ‘An international, entrepreneurial, brand-led, successful, sustainable, and respected, family business’

We are Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), a fourth-generation family owned and managed whisky and spirits business operating across the UK and internationally. We are producers of multi award winning premium whisky and gin with many other whiskies and spirits as part of our portfolio. Crafting Spirits With Passion, is what we do best… not only are we producers of exquisite brands, but we are also distributors and suppliers in B2B and B2C channels. We are a brand led, successful family business with our spirits (people and brands), at our very core. Driven by passion, enthusiasm and solid business values, we are now expanding our B2C offering and continuing to invest in each of our brand homes as our brands continue to evolve and grow. 

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Our Opportunity

As a Brand Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of our journey to manage and win premium-prestige Independent Free Trade accounts within the On Trade. Your main objective will be to drive the distribution growth of our Tier 1 portfolio, ensuring a balanced focus between whisky and gin. You will work closely with RTM & National Accounts RSMs and IFT BDEs to exceed individual KPIs and team budgets.

What you’ll be doing:

Managing approximately 150 accounts, including groups with fewer than 20 sites.
Taking full account management responsibility, including discretional investment for allocated accounts.
Collaborating with supply chain on forecasts using customer data analysis.
Building and implementing territory plans, providing feedback on market opportunities and risks.
Elevating Ian Macleod’s status as the go-to independent whisky distiller through team knowledge, range development, consumer/operator engagement, and advocacy.
Representing Ian Macleod Distillers across the trade, actively participating in events and networking opportunities.
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Who We Are Looking For:

Extensive knowledge of whisky, gin, and the premium/prestige spirits market.
Experience in growing brands within the premium & prestige On Trade.
Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
Ability to develop long-term and effective customer relationships.
Passion for building performance and overcoming barriers.
On Trade network and trade/consumer advocacy.
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Why Join Us? 

At Ian Macleod Distillers, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team and be part of a company that is dedicated to excellence and innovation. If you are driven, enthusiastic, and ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you! At Ian Macleod Distillers, you’ll be ‘In Good Company’.

A copy of the job profile is included on our website to provide additional insight. 

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Next steps…

If after reading through, this opportunity really excites you, then we would love to hear from you! To apply for this opportunity, click the apply now button to create your own recruitment account with us and submit your application and CV. Please remember that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for. This is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received, so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you do not miss out!

***No Agency Contact***

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement. 

Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) are proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. In our individual IMD way, we endeavour to follow best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards. We are advocates of promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.