In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Key Account Manager: Shopper Marketing
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does not require you to work regularly from our home, The Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, W4 2LJ
Reports to:	Trade & Shopper Marketing Manager
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus & benefits

As Key Account Manager in Shopper Marketing, you’ll be responsible for driving business growth through distinctive brand campaigns and help convert shoppers to Sippers at point of purchase.

You will be the face of the Sipsmith brand to our key retail customers, supporting the Sales teams with the successful deployment of shopper marketing plans that meet their customer and shopper needs, amplifying and executing brand team marketing plans within On Trade, Off Trade, and Online.

This is a great opportunity working cross-functionally across both Marketing and Sales to build on your commercial experience, support our growth and help us reach more sippers across the UK.

What you’ll do

• Commercial management of independent retailers, building relationships with buyers, managing the financials, and seeking out future opportunities for product listings and activations to elevate the brand
• Lead briefing and creation of brand initiative style guides with our Design Team, to ensure consistency of messaging and imagery
• Translate customer and shopper insights into creative, impactful activation ideas which can be implemented across the off trade
• Deliver executions which reflect the shopper needs and are strategically tailored across the path to purchase, working with external retail media teams
• Be the expert on competitor activations and sharing best practice from the wider FMCG industry
• Working with the Trade and Shopper Marketing Manager with the management of spend for both off trade and on trade activations, ensuring projects are delivering a ROI
• Ensure successful delivery of all Off Trade POS and media on time and in full, working with retailer media agencies
• Ensure all POS delivered is impactful, distinctive to Sipsmith, and has a clear call to action for the shopper to drive increased sales
• Be the point of contact for all off trade data enquiries, generating insight to help build relevant stories for the sales team
• Work with Sustainability team to develop how our shopper marketing plans can be more in line with our B-Corp status, exploring solutions that are kinder to our planet

What you’ll need

• Some Commercial experience in sales and shopper marketing knowledge, preferably with experience activating within the BWS industry
• Budget management capability: able to lead investment recommendations with clear channel strategy to hit overall business objectives
• Commercially aware yet brand-centric, innovative, and creative with a passion for quality execution
• Understanding of shopper needs and purchase touch points
• Experience working with market data, using insights to inform strategy and execution ideas
• Ability to build quality relationships with key internal stakeholders and external customers, inspiring them with shopper plans that will deliver effective growth
• Influencing skills and ability to create and lead external presentations
• Able to manage multiple projects across different customers and retail partners with tight timelines
• Curiosity, externally oriented, and passionate to lead & execute category leading ideas
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• You get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly free gin
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Key Account Manager: Shopper Marketing’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith, and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th October 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Assistant Distiler – Parental Cover (9 months FTC)
Location:	The Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ
Reports to:	Distillery Manager
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus & benefits

We are looking for someone to join our Distilling team and help us craft our range of award-winning gins. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and experience, honing your craft in Distilling while working on spirits of uncompromising quality.

If you’re excited about building your career in the world of craft gin, and you have an appetite for learning and a passion for things well made, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Run and maintain our three beautiful stills to a very high standard
• Load and unload vehicles
• Record legislative data for HMRC on a shift-by-shift basis
• Record quality results and technical data from distillation runs
• Ensure health & safety rules and procedures are adhered to at all times on site

What You’ll Need

• A background in science or engineering (a degree is preferable but not mandatory)
• Excellent computer and numeracy, Excel etc.
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Be practical, calm under pressure, and eager to learn
• Warm and approachable
• Experience working at a distillery/brewery/winery or in quality control would
• be a huge benefit
• Forklift truck licence desired, but not essential

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Monthly free gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Assistant Distiller’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 29th September

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Finance Assistant
Term:	Permanent, full-time role
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does require you to work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ, from time to time.
Reports to:	Financial Controller
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus

We are looking for someone with experience in AP/AR who possesses a can-do attitude to support our Finance team, and to help us in our mission to be the best gin in the world and the best gin for the world. This is a great opportunity to build your financial skills & experience with an exciting and quality-focused brand in the world of spirits.

You will be a key member of our supporting cast. The distillery team is tight-knit and so we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally. You will be superbly organised, methodical, and who will always exhibit the highest level of honesty and integrity in handling sensitive information.

Experience of working with Sage and Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, are considered desirable.

What you’ll do

• Accounts Payable, including weekly pay-runs and supplier reconciliations
• Manage Accounts Receivable process, including resolving invoice queries, customer statements, and debt chasing
• Sage input and maintenance for Accounts Receivable and Payable
• Provide month-end and maintenance support to the wider finance and supply chain teams
• Manage the expense process, ensuring the timely and accurate upload of data to Sicon
• Provide internal support on the PO platform
• Bank account input and maintenance
• Assist on Treasury with cashflow management
• Answer ad hoc queries

What You’ll Need

• Ability and confidence to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Excel
• Knowledge of Sage 200 and Sicon
• Strong organisational and time-management skills; able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise workload while working under pressure
• Solutions-focused mindset; able to identify potential efficiencies and suggest improvements for best practice
• A desire to support, educate and partner with non-financial colleagues
• 1 year or more experience working in a finance team

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Monthly free gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] and with the subject title ‘Finance Assistant’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 3rd October 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Quality & Sustainability Compliance Lead
Term:	Part time, permanent position (we are happy to consider applications for working 3 or 4 days a week in this role)
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does need you to regularly work from our home, The Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London W4 2LJ
Reports to:	Head of Production & Supply Chain
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus + benefits

At Sipsmith our mission is to ‘Be the best gin in the world, for the world’, championing sustainability across all we do. This is a great opportunity to be part of leading our sustainability agenda.

Focusing on our Kaizen! mentality, you will support us achieving our mission by:

• Working with Sipsmith Operations and Beam Suntory Teams to implement an Integrated Management System for Sipsmith (to include ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and supplementary policies and arrangements for the business to ensure full compliance to relevant legislation.
• Supporting our leadership team in developing and implementing Sipsmith’s sustainability strategy to maintain B Corp accreditation
• Provide first line specialist support and advice on all ISO standards and B Corp requirements to managers and colleagues
• Working with Beam Suntory Proof Positive team on delivery of Sipsmith’s energy, water and carbon reduction plans through a programme of initiatives which improve Sipsmith’s overall environmental performance.
• Monitoring quality performance for Sipsmith, identifying areas for change and driving process improvements with distilling team.

What you’ll do

QUALITY
STRATEGY

• Take the lead in developing Sipsmith’s Quality Management System (QMS) and embedding policies with the operational team.
• Build, monitor, and manage systems to maintain quality and food safety standards through new product launches and changes to existing products.
• Develop and roll out program of audits for key suppliers to improve quality standards throughout the supply chain.
• Support the customer service team with insight to define metrics and targets for customer satisfaction as well as clear process for customer feedback and complaint investigation.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND STANDARDS

• Create an Internal Audit program to ensure compliance is maintained and aligned with the company’s mission and strategic objectives
• Work with distilling team to implement Quality Management System and promote a culture of Monozukuri within the team.
• Investigate out of process incidents, reporting to Distillery Manager and distributing results to the distillery team.
• Provide support for annual external audits and other processes as scheduled.
• Provide training and coaching to staff and production employees in the areas of auditing, problem solving, SPC and other statistical tools. Develop and present organisational Quality initiatives to key stakeholders in the organization.
• Conduct co-packer audits. Assist with development of co-packer manuals. Partner with suppliers to identify root causes associate with nonconformities.
• Develop a Continuous Improvement Culture in the organisation, Drive best practice within the organisation in all areas. These include Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental Compliance, Manufacturing Efficiency and Best in Class Hygiene standards.
• Drive Protect The Castle and Monozukuri principles into the Sipsmith business by supporting Operation and Supply Chain teams to be best in class.

SUSTAINABILITY
STRATEGY

• Lead the development and operation of Sipsmith’s Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (eg ISO14001).
• Support the Exec Leadership team to shape and plan key strategic elements to improve environmental sustainability.
• Act as key contact for Beam Suntory sustainability team to ensure that we are aligned with Proof Positive Strategy.

CHAMPION SUSTAINABILITY

• Prepare improvement action plans, business plans and feasibility studies to demonstrate the efficiency of initiatives for approval. Where approved, manage projects to completion and report on outcomes.
• Take a key role in Kaizen to develop initiatives for environmental sustainability and carbon reduction throughout Sipsmith, including the promotion of carbon management, water and plastic usage and energy reduction activities. Lead the development of energy awareness initiatives.
• Ensure energy use and other key metrics are reported monthly in order to measure progress towards Sipsmith’s agreed targets, and benchmark this against external organisations using national and regional indices.
• Compile monthly MCRS reporting for Beam Suntory alongside other members of Operations Management Team

B CORP

• Provide quarterly business updates that track key metrics of our B Corp score
• Own project coordination of re-accreditation to B Corp (3 yearly), ensuring improvements are logged, evidence is compiled
• Work in partnership with Team Culture to promote sustainability awareness through staff inductions, staff development programs and sustainability awareness to bring about change in attitudes and behaviour.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and work towards continuous improvement in our work on environment, community & customers in line with our growing for good goals, and continuing B Corp commitments.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Monthly free gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Quality and Sustainability Compliance Lead, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith, a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form, how many days per week you are looking for (3 or 4 days) and your salary expectations.

Closing date for applications: 9th August 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Distillery Receptionist
Term:	Full Time, Permanent role: We are flexible and open to applications on a job-share or part time basis, the hours to be covered are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday each week
Location:	This role is based in our Gatehouse at our home; Sipsmith Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London W4 2LJ
Reports to:	Distillery Manager
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus + benefits

We are looking for a positive, hands-on Receptionist to act as our first point of contact for all visitors to our unique Distillery.

This is a great opportunity, working from our West London home to ensure every visitor has a welcome brimming with Sipsmithian charm, and support creating more passionate advocates of our brand.

You will be responsible for meeting and greeting guests, customers and deliveries as they arrive throughout the day, as well as supporting the day to day running of the Distillery and meeting our high health and safety standards for all staff and visitors.

What you’ll do

• Be the ‘first face’ of the Distillery, our Guardian of the Gate, who goes above and beyond to drive the goodwill of the brand, welcome all visitors, ensuring they leave with favourable and lasting first impressions of Sipsmith
• Maintain a helpful & responsible presence at the Sipsmith Distillery Gatehouse reception area (situated at the front entrance of the Distillery)
• Manage the vehicles and delivery log and coordinate all deliveries, pick-ups, and couriers through the correct Sipsmith team member, handling all relevant paperwork
• Ensure guests/staff sign into the site, alert the relevant team member of their arrival, are inducted properly with our Health & Safety procedures, and look after waiting visitors (individuals and large tour groups) in a Sipsmithian fashion
• Support the Production team in the coordination and unloading/loading of vehicles on site as needed
• Maintain all site assets required for the reception & garage area (toiletries, boxes, refreshments, etc.)
• Keep the area around the Reception clean and tidy
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety across the site, from team members and visitors
• Support Distillery Operations and other Sipsmith teams with Distillery send-outs when possible
• Collaborate with the Brand Experience and Tours team to deliver a 5-star experience at the distillery by maintaining a friendly, clean and safe environment

What you’ll need

• A knack for delivering customer service with professionalism and charm
• Organised and able to manage time effectively with initiative
• A positive, optimistic and can-do, problem-solving attitude 
• Positively proactive in dealing with visitors, customers and contractors on an individual basis
• A highly personable team player, who is also happy working by themselves 
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Flexible working
• You get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Monthly free gin
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Distillery Receptionist’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith, whether you would like to apply on a job-share, part time or full time basis, your salary expectations and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 9th August 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	National Account Manager
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does not require you to work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ.
Reports to:	Head of Off-Trade
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus

This is an exciting time to join Sipsmith; we have bold commercial plans, exciting partnerships, and bags of opportunity for growth and development alongside our passionate team (and our fantastic gin!). 

As Sipsmith’s Off Trade National Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for growing Sipsmith with the likes of ASDA, M&S, Morrisons, the Co-op, Booths, Majestic and National Accounts). With substantial experience under your belt, you’ll have the chance to make your mark and help us reach and recruit even more Sippers across the UK through some of our key grocery customers.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build on your Off Trade expertise with an entrepreneurial brand and a passionate team behind it, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Delivery of budgeted Volume, £NSV, £GP and distribution targets with the defined customer(s)
• Responsible for formulating and controlling the key business processes:
  – Weekly & monthly performance updates
  – Leading the channel demand forecasting
  – Annual bottom up planning to build budget next FY
• Building clear business plans for investment in secondary space and activation
• Play a prominent role in grocery strategy for immediate and long-term timescale
• Ensure close collaboration with Marketing to bring brand plans to life in the market place (shopper marketing)
• Working closely with other functions such as Finance, Culture and Operations to ensure the best possible delivery against agreed KPI’s and targets.
• Use category & customer data to provide wider commercial insight to the business in order to contribute the medium-term plan.
• Building positive, mutually beneficial business relationships with customers
• Preparing and presenting to customers, aligning on implementation
• Managing the promotional plan and working effectively to launch NPD and hit key times of the year

What You’ll Need

• Extensive sales/commercial experience, including national customers with proven achievements and wins with key customers
• Experience working in commercial within FMCG with demonstrable previous involvement of working with Grocery customers
• Well-developed leadership & coaching (this may not be a direct line-management role, however the expectation is this role would support and coach more junior team members)
• A strong ability to forecast accurately and an attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate analytical skills and communicate category insights to develop compelling, mutually beneficial growth plans.
• Entrepreneurship and an eye for new opportunities
• Well-developed written & verbal communication, presentation skills
• Highly developed negotiation and account management skills
• Passion for the drinks industry
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Autonomous, with a can-do attitude willing to go above and beyond.
• Plate spinning brilliance

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Monthly free gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your CV, to [email protected] with the subject title ‘National Account Manager’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 1st August 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Creative Lead – Maternity Cover (9 months FTC)
Location:	We work flexibly. This role may require you to work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ, from time to time.
Reports to:	Head of UK Marketing
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus

As Sipsmith’s Creative Lead you will be driving a team to develop world-beating creative across a diverse range of projects. The role sits within the UK Marketing Team, developing campaigns and creative for use in markets across the globe, but with a particular focus on the UK and USA.

At Sipsmith we utilise a mixed agency/in-house model so you will be just as at home managing design agencies as you will developing your in-house team and creating original work yourself.

We are looking for someone with plate-spinning brilliance who is able to ensure brand consistency across a wide variety of projects, with a resilient nature to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity to join Sipsmith at an exciting time in our growth as we launch with bold commercial plans, exciting partnerships and bags of opportunity for growth and development alongside our passionate team and our fantastic gin!

What you’ll do

• Take a key role in managing our brand identity, ensuring that our guidelines are fit for purpose across all touchpoints, and that our assets are always up to date.
• Give creative direction across a broad range of touchpoints, ranging from publications, digital and social media, emails, packaging, signage and much more.
• Challenge and inspire our agency partners to ensure that they are producing best in class work.
• Working alongside marketing and communication colleagues to deliver integrated communications across different business areas.
• Develop relationships across the business, understanding the various functions, and providing education on how the creative team can assist with their business goals.
• Content planning and supervising art direction with photography and video teams.
• Guide, develop and manage our in-house design team, 2 direct reports.
• Develop a multi-disciplined talent pool of freelancers, ranging from designers, illustrators, artists and copywriters, complementing the in-house team.

What You’ll Need

• Be a design leader, with an impressive portfolio and experienced in management and development of other designers.
• A creative and entrepreneurial flair, with an engaged curiosity into how competitors and Sipsmith can bring the brand story to life.
• Experience in commercial/brand design – ability to understand brand strategy and interpret it into our design is critical. In-house design experience is preferable but not essential.
• An expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma. After Effects or Premiere Pro would be a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of print processes. Able to work with printers to ensure we achieve the desired results when printing, from packaging to POS.
• Strong presentation skills – ability to present and sell creative ideas to a diverse bunch of stakeholders.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing team members to deliver world class design.
• Strong organisational skills – the ability to manage multiple projects across tight timelines and prioritise team workloads during busy periods.
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• When in the office you get to work by the stills and see distillation in action
• Private Healthcare through Vitality with access to their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Monthly free gin!
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial well-being platform Bippit
• Enhanced sick pay (including two mental health days a year)
• Enhanced parental leave (6 months fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 1 month for secondary)
• Quarterly company team days and monthly social events organised by our Ministry of Fun

How To Apply

Please send your pdf portfolio and/or website link, together with your CV, to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject title ‘Creative Lead’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 12th June 2022.

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title	South West Brand Ambassador
Term	Freelance role
Pay rate	Competitive pay rate based on each piece of work completed

We are looking for a freelance Brand Ambassador to support our mission to bring Sipsmith to our sippers in the South West of England.

If you have a passion for great gin and the hospitality industry, this is a fantastic opportunity with bags of flexibility, to build on your experience while representing a quality led premium gin brand.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with the National Account Manager (Brewers, Leased, and Tenanted) to drive sales and visibility within the St Austell tenanted estate through monthly sales drives
• Generate Sipsmith brand awareness and site-level relationships
• Seek out activation and volume-driving opportunities within the St Austell Estate
• Assist in rolling out regional brand activation plans
• Organise and host staff trainings and gin masterclasses in St Austell Pubs

What you’ll need

• Some experience in hospitality (St Austell-related experience will be a bonus) and keen interest to develop in the spirits industry
• An educated palate for great gin
• Preferably based in Cornwall or Devon
• Motivated self-starter
• Entrepreneurship and an eye for new opportunities
• Well-developed written & verbal communication and presentation skills
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate-spinning brilliance
• Valid UK Driving Licence

How to apply

Please send your CV to [email protected]  with the subject title ‘‘South West Brand Ambassador’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form available from our website.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th April 2022.

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Designer
Location:	We work flexibly. This role may require you to work from our home, the Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ, from time to time.
Reports to:	Creative Lead
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus + benefits

We’re on the hunt for a creative, organised, and dynamic Designer to join our in-house team. With substantial experience under your belt, you’ll work to deliver all things design and content creation to meet our growing needs.

This is a very exciting time to join the creative team at Sipsmith as we are undergoing a rebrand with plans to roll it out from early Jan. Currently in our growth we have ambitious commercial plans, exciting partnerships and bags of opportunity for growth and development alongside our passionate team (and our fantastic gin!). 

We are looking for someone with plate-spinning brilliance who can help ensure brand consistency across a wide variety of projects, with a resilient nature to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Above all, we want a true creative who lives and breathes design. 

What you’ll do

• Deliver ideas and concepts that combine a creative and strategic understanding
• Create and adapt marketing and sales collateral, from packaging, menus, POS and incentives
• Deliver brand and identity projects from concept through to final execution
• Work closely with the digital team in the creation of engaging content for online, social and email
• Support the events team with materials to optimise the experience and brand awareness
• Collaborate on photoshoots at all stages, from planning and sourcing of props to photography and editing of photos
• Give creative direction and communicate productively with management and stakeholders 
• Clearly and professionally pitch creative ideas by creating engaging presentations

What You’ll Need

• Relevant design experience either in house or in an agency
• Knowledge of traditional print methods as well as a digital mindset
• Good communication skills with the confidence to manage stakeholders
• A good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• An ability to use After Effects would be advantageous but not essential
• Photography and shoot organisation experience
• An eye for detail, with solid craftsmanship and technical understanding
• A positive, proactive, can-do attitude and a true team player
• Happy to get stuck in to both big thinking creative to art working and small daily requests
• Awareness of current design trends and new ways of working

How To Apply

Please send your pdf portfolio and/or website link, together with your CV, to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Designer’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 13th March 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title:	Brand Manager
Reports to:	Head of UK Marketing
Location:	We work flexibly. This role does not need you to work regularly from our home, The Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London W4 2LJ
Salary:	Competitive, with bonus + benefits

As Sipsmith Brand Manager you will be tasked with driving brand power and business growth through distinctive campaigns and innovation launches. You will be a critical team member, working with the Sales team to provide demand generating activations across in store, online and within the on trade, recruiting sippers wider and faster across the UK.

The role will require someone with a proven track record of delivery, and ability to analyse performance data, turning consumer insights into action.

What you’ll do

• Must show strong understanding of commercial brand management, translating brand strategy and annual plans into best in class launch plans for innovation & key consumer activations
• Data interpretation: reporting of brand performance and competitor analysis, developing consumer insights & recommendations with measurable actions
• Inspire & manage relationship with in-house cross-functional teams to develop measurable growth plans that drive equity and improve brand health funnel
• Collaborate with Global & International marketing team to ensure all creative assets produced are in line with activation plans
• Marketing effectiveness: ownership on setting clear business and marketing KPIs, with live tracking, action planning, and post launch audits to share best practice across the Sipsmith world, and facilitate continuous optimisation
• Support Senior Brand Manager on creation of strategic brand plans, reviewing key growth levers, past performance, and future opportunities / risks to drive business growth ambition
• Lead the translation of the brand strategy into compelling sales presentations, supporting the sales team with landing channel plans with external customers
• Work hand in hand with the shopper marketing manager and digital brand manager to deliver impactful, integrated execution in store, online and in the on trade
• Work closely with Global innovation lead, building case studies for UK launches and ensuring future consumer needs are being met
• Lead the development and execution of innovation launch plans into On & Off Trade, and eComm channels

What You’ll Need

• Be a brand marketing expert, with extensive experience, ideally within the BWS industry
• Budget management capability: able to lead investment recommendations with clear channel strategy to hit overall business objectives
• Commercially aware yet brand-centric, innovative, and creative with a passion for excellent execution
• Deep understanding of consumer needs and purchase touch points
• Experience working with market data, using insights to inform strategy and execution ideas
• Ability to build quality relationships with key internal stakeholders and external customers, inspiring them with programs that will deliver effective growth
• Strong influencing skills
• Able to manage multiple projects across tight timelines
• Curiosity, externally oriented, and passionate to lead & execute category leading ideas
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

How to apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘Brand Manager’ and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith, along with a completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 11th January 2022

In May 2021, we proudly became a B Corporation™ certified business and in turn articulated our long-term sustainability strategy of “Crafting a Better Future”, setting in motion a sense of purpose beyond profit in all that we do.

Meaningful change requires a great deal of hard paddling under the surface. We believe it’s our team here that drives our great culture, that makes our business what it is (on top of our world class gin). Our company values are the foundation of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that everyone in the business loves what they do.

We like to think that we have created an incredible place to work: where you can be creative, autonomous, work with purpose and have fun at the same time. We’d love for you to come and join us.

Sipsmith is committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.

Title	Key Account Manager: Ecommerce
Reports to	Head of Ecommerce
Location	We work flexibly. This role does not need you to regularly work from our home, The Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, London, W4 2LJ
Salary	Competitive, with bonus + benefits

You will be a key member of our new Digital Hub and support the Head of Ecomm in growing the Ecommerce Channel, executing the commercial channel strategy and channel plans. You will own one of our larger customers together with eSpecialists such as Laithwaites & Master of Malt.  This role will be tasked with delivering agreed objectives on Volume, NSV, GP, and Distribution and controlling Brand Investment to deliver brand building activation.

What you’ll do

• A key stakeholder within the Digital Hub workstream, working in close collaboration with Global and UK Marketing to bring brand building plans to life in the marketplace whilst driving sales conversion and growth
• Collaborate closely with shopper marketing manager & brand experiences team to align and amplify execution within online
• Support and execute the Ecomm sales strategy delivered by the Head of Ecomm
• Own and manage customer P&Ls; Volume, £NSV, £GP, Distribution and BI.
• Build clear business plans for investment in online media and activation
• Review marketing effectiveness of key campaigns, sharing insights on performance and optimising future plans
• Complete the key business processes:
  – Weekly & monthly performance updates
  – Accurate demand forecasting
  – Support annual bottom up planning to build budget next FY
• Work cross-functionally to help deliver total business KPIs, such as: Finance, Culture and Operations to ensure the best possible delivery against agreed KPI’s and targets.
• Provide wider commercial insight to the business in order to contribute to the medium-term plan.

What you’ll need

• Sales/commercial experience within Ecommerce
• Strong self-starter and highly motivated
• Ability to forecast accurately and an attention to detail
• Entrepreneurship and an eye for new opportunities
• Well-developed written & verbal communication, presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and account management skills
• Passion for the drinks industry
• Happy to get ‘hands dirty’ and get involved in all that is going on at Sipsmith
• Plate spinning brilliance

How to apply

Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘KAM Ecommerce’, alongside a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are a good fit for Sipsmith and our completed Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form.

Closing date for applications: 21st January 2022