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Hospitality Activation

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Norwich

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GBP 27,000 - 32,000

6 days ago
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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company looking for an Activation Specialist to engage with iconic brands in the drinks industry. As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for raising brand awareness through innovative events, social media campaigns, and staff training. This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, along with a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters career development. If you are passionate about the drinks industry and have a flair for creativity, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Company car

Tablet & mobile phone

28 days holiday allowance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Reward and recognition program

Gym membership subsidy

Family attractions discounts

Qualifications

  • Experience in bar management or bartending roles is essential.
  • Strong social media skills for promoting events and brands.

Responsibilities

  • Train staff on Diageo brands and serve them to industry standards.
  • Create bespoke cocktail menus and promote events on social media.
  • Ensure brand visibility and advocate for Diageo products.

Skills

On-trade experience

Social media marketing

Event planning

Staff training

Cocktail creation

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Do you have a creative flare and would love to work with amazing brands from Diageo's portfolio? Are you passionate about the drinks industry and want to play a role in raising the profile and awareness of some of the world's most iconic brands?

As an Activation Specialist for CPM, working on our exciting Diageo on Trade team, you will get to showcase your on-trade experience and create excitement around fantastic drinks brands.

Salary £27,052 + bonus of up to £3,000 p/a

Company car, tablet and mobile phone.

If you have had experience in the following roles we would love to hear from you: Bar manager, assistant bar manager, head bartender, lead bartender, mixologist, cocktail bartender. If you have worked in the on-trade but are more interested in sales, do get in touch so we can discuss opportunities.

Territory covering: Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich, Peterborough, Chelmsford, Colchester, Romford, Southend-on-Sea & surrounding areas

A Full UK driving licence is required.

What will you be doing as an Activation Specialist:

Our Activation Specialists will cover city centers, visiting on-trade venues (pubs, bars, etc) marketing Diageo brands such as Guinness, Smirnoff, Gordon's, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, and many more.

You will raise awareness of these fantastic products through planning and running events, social media activity, staff training, and creating bespoke cocktail lists for venues.

Day to day our Activation Specialists will be:

  1. Training staff on the Diageo brands and how to serve them to the industry standard.
  2. Posting on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter raising awareness of any promotions and events being held at venues.
  3. Creating bespoke offerings for the outlets, such as cocktail of the week or cocktail menus for events.
  4. Ensuring Diageo Brands are prominently featured in each venue and staff are talking about our brands to consumers.
  5. Hosting and providing training on consumer products and sampling events.
  6. Creating new menus while suggesting alternative and innovative ways to serve Diageo brands.

Current CPM Activation Specialists have said they love their jobs because:

'We build incredible relationships and change people's perceptions so they become advocates of Diageo products'
'I am passionate about the brands I work with and love it when I can influence people to share that passion too'
'Working closely with these outlets gives me a real buzz, I feel really proud when I see the results that come from what we do to our customers' delight'

Why work for us as an Activation Specialist:

  • Great package offered £27,052 + £3,000 Bonus Per Annum.
  • 40 hours Monday to Friday.
  • 28 days Holiday Allowance with the opportunity to accrue up to 33 days.
  • Company Car.
  • Company pension scheme - 3% employer contributions.
  • Tablet & mobile phone.
  • Reward and recognition program.
  • Once you pass probation you will be eligible for additional perks; e.g. Family Attractions, Travel and Subsidised Gym Membership.

Does this sound like a job you would love? Apply today!

We recognise that people are the key to our success. That's why we heavily invest in great perks and excellent career development opportunities.

CPM has been accredited Investors in People Gold award and places great importance on the training and development of our people. We work in a cooperative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.

CPM is an equal opportunities employer; we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities.

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