Senior Events & Account Manager in London

Wine Lister is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Senior Events and Account Manager to join our fine wine consulting agency.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Wine Lister is a fine-wine consulting agency at the crossroads of data, strategy, and storytelling. Since 2016, we’ve helped leading producers turn opportunities and challenges into bold projects—from distribution and pricing to brand positioning and market launches. Combining industry-leading data with deep insight and market expertise, we deliver bespoke analysis, strategic guidance, and full-service marketing, communications, and event support. We pride ourselves on thinking differently, creating memorable moments and campaigns that bring each estate’s identity to life and elevate their presence in key fine-wine markets worldwide.

Wine Lister is a subsidiary of Groupe Figaro, France’s leading national media group.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Events and Account Manager will play a key role in Wine Lister’s continued growth. You will drive the success of Wine Lister’s marketing and communication clients, devising and executing strategies to increase their brand awareness on a global scale. This will include owning several client accounts and managing key relationships across the industry.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Senior account management: Manage all marketing, communications, and event activities for international fine wine clients.
• Marketing & communication: Implement marketing and communications strategies to increase brand presence and distribution in fine wine markets (with a focus on the UK), including annual PR plans and campaign calendars.
• Event organisation: Plan and deliver masterclasses, estate visits, consumer and trade events, roadshows, and press trips for clients, from concept through to execution and post-event reporting.
• Relationship building: Develop and nurture relationships with major importers, distributors, restaurants, and collectors, ensuring coordination of campaigns, events, and commercial opportunities.
• Lead generation & retention: Drive client prospection and retention, identifying opportunities to secure new business and ensure renewal of existing accounts.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least three years’ hands-on experience in brand management, marketing, communications, or events 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 (French or Italian is highly desirable).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• 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, can work collaboratively in our close-knit team.
• Creative: strong visual intuition and ability to come up with fresh ideas, transforming concepts into engaging, well-crafted outputs.
• Passionate: excited to evolve in the wine industry and develop their knowledge of both the product and its market.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Fine wine knowledge: pre-existing knowledge or keen interest in wine, particularly the fine wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Italy (California, South America, Spain etc.).

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and cover letter to Aidan Griffiths at aidan@wine-lister.com.