Why United Wines?
We are United Wines incorporating HEINEKEN NI and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
We are a dedicated Agency led wholesale business within the Licensed Trade servicing the entire On and Off Trade. We proudly supply some of the most premium beer and cider brands in NI such as Heineken, Birra Moretti, Tiger, Orchard Thieves and Murphy’s to name but a few. We also represent major wine brands such as McGuigan’s Wine, Freixenet and I Heart.
Job Description
This is a great role within an already established team at United Wines. The Marketing Assistant will provide key administrative support, help execute marketing campaigns, and assist in a range of creative and operational tasks to support our brand’s presence and engagement.
Core responsibilities:
- Manage administrative tasks to ensure all marketing activities run efficiently.
- Support the marketing team in day-to-day operations and assist with the execution of campaigns.
- Create monthly and quarterly brochures for both the on-trade and off-trade markets in Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (ROI)
- Develop and execute social media strategies that align with overall business objectives and marketing goals, including influencer marketing in line with brand manager activity
- Community management and platform performance monitoring through post scheduling, follower engagement, and comment moderation
- Provide basic design support in Canva to ensure brand consistency across marketing materials
- Support other departmental tasks as needed
- Develop and execute compelling email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp
- Attend client meetings, take notes, and actively contribute to sales discussions
Essential Qualities / Skills
- A third-level degree in Marketing or a related field
- Minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- A proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
- Enthusiastic about developing marketing skills and growing within a dynamic, fast-paced company
- Creative thinker with a genuine passion for marketing
- Strong team player with excellent communication and project management skills
- Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva
- Experience in the FMCG drinks industry is preferred