Overview
Operations Manager (Marketing/Live Events) Jobs in England, United Kingdom at Flavor. Sampling with Purpose
Title: Operations Manager (Marketing/Live Events)
Company: Flavor. Sampling with Purpose
Location: England, United Kingdom
Location
Anywhere – Rather than having a fixed office location, we are proud to run a Remote Working Model which allows us to; reduce our carbon footprint, be flexible around our clients’ needs, set up to work anywhere, improve our team’s quality of life, recruit the best talent without location restrictions, offer greater value to clients
Job Description
Incredible opportunity to join a small, dynamic team with ambitious goals at an incredibly exciting stage of growth.
Flavor is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of our product sampling and activation campaigns. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in logistics, team leadership, and client servicing within the sampling, promotions, or field marketing industry.
You will work closely with the team as well as external vendors to ensure the smooth delivery of live campaigns across markets, managing everything from resource and logistics to performance tracking and execution.
The candidate for this role must be exceptionally driven and strive for success.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
3+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or project management in the sampling, events, marketing industry, or similar.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail.
Familiarity with warehousing, shipping, and inventory systems.
Hands-on experience managing field teams or on-the-ground activations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Comfortable working flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings during campaign periods.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY
Oversee day-to-day operational execution of sampling campaigns, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
Coordinate with logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of sample materials.
Work closely with account managers and clients to understand campaign objectives and provide operational input during planning stages.
Lead and support field teams (brand ambassadors, sampling staff) during activations; assist in training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
Monitor budgets and operational KPIs to ensure cost-effective delivery.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time during campaign execution.
Support senior operations leadership in building and refining internal processes and operational frameworks.
Collaborate with creative, production, and digital teams to align on campaign goals and deliverables.
Prepare post-campaign reports, including logistics summaries, performance metrics, and key learnings.
OTHER
Experience working with FMCG brands or agencies specialising in consumer sampling or experiential marketing.
Familiarity with CRM systems or data analytics platforms for campaign reporting.
Driving License
 What Flavor Can Offer You:
Competitive annual salary and benefits
Company pension
Remote working
Unlimited holiday allowance
Opportunities for growth and development within a fast-paced industry
A supportive senior leadership team
A business environment focused on your growth ambitions
A great work and play culture
Independently owned and run by the senior team
A familial vibe where you can truly be yourself. We trust and support our colleagues – everyone is awesome!
If you feel that you are a good fit for the above and want to join the Flavor Family, then please feel free to apply.
