Commercial Marketing Manager£60-70k + Company Car + Circa 10% Annual Bonus
We’re looking for a commercially minded marketing professional to join a fast-paced, energetic hospitality business in a newly shaped Commercial Marketing Manager role.
This opportunity has evolved from a previous Head of Marketing position, with the business reshaping the role to focus more heavily on supplier partnerships, brand activations, events, and driving revenue across a dynamic pub and hospitality group.
Reporting into the Head of Sales & Marketing, you’ll work directly with major drinks suppliers, breweries, spirits brands, and commercial partners to create and deliver joint business plans and impactful activations across the estate. This could include seasonal campaigns, sporting events such as the Six Nations or Football World Cup, local gin festivals, supplier promotions, and venue-specific initiatives.
The marketing calendar is consistently active, making this an ideal role for someone who thrives on variety, pace, and bringing ideas to life in real-world environments.
What the role involves*Building strong relationships with supplier and brand partners
*Creating commercially driven activation plans across pubs and hospitality venues
*Developing joint business plans that drive value for both suppliers and the group
*Identifying hospitality, drinking, and social trends to maximise campaign impact
*Executing campaigns around key seasonal and sporting events
*Supporting venues with local marketing and activation ideas
*Managing and mentoring an Activation Manager
*Working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider sales team
*Meeting regularly with suppliers, operators, and venue teams across the estate
*Seeing campaigns come to life first-hand in venues and events
What we’re looking forThis role would suit someone with strong hospitality or drinks industry marketing experience, a commercial mindset, and a strong understanding of what drives footfall, engagement, and revenue.
You’ll ideally be:
*Well connected within hospitality, drinks, or experiential marketing
*Commercially aware and confident working directly with brands and suppliers
*Passionate about trends, events, and consumer behaviour
*Comfortable in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
*Hands-on, proactive, and happy being out in venues and meeting partners
*Someone with a strong instinct for what works in hospitality marketing
Working style & benefitsThis is a highly visible and collaborative role with a mix of office, venue, and field-based working.
*Office days are typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with some flexibility
*Most people work one day from home, with the remainder spent in venues, meetings, or with partners
*Travel expenses are covered
*A company car is provided due to travel across London, the M25, and surrounding hotel sites
Most importantly, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing their work come to life - creating big activations, driving major events, and working within a fun, social, and commercially ambitious hospitality environment.
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