Describe the marketing team in three words.
Entertaining, energetic, quick-witted, creative and intelligent. Three words are not enough.
How do you come up with new marketing ideas?
We constantly have brainstorming sessions, which always generate innovative and imaginative ideas.
What is the main marketing challenge you face?
We believe value and quality sell themselves. It’s vital that this message comes across.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code reflects the personalities who work here – fun, cool and colourful.
What are the hours like?
We work until we are satisfied with the day, which might mean leaving at 6pm or 10pm.
Does the team socialise outside office hours?
Friday-night drinks are encouraged and always popular – The Couch on Dean Street or Refuel are our favourites.
What is Quintessentially like for training and career progression?
We place a lot of importance on career progression. Many of the staff in the London office have been with the company since its inception almost nine years ago and have progressed with the business.
What about the salary and benefits package?
We offer a competitive salary, and if you work hard and produce results, you will be rewarded.
Is there anything else interesting about the office?
We have a much-anticipated global family gathering every year during which all heads of offices and departments from around the world meet and exchange ideas. These are always fantastic trips and previous destinations have included Dubai and Istanbul.
The Quintessentially staff Christmas parties are also legendary – fancy dress is obligatory.
Company facts
- Quintessentially is based at 10 Carlisle Street, London W1D 3BR.
- It has 150 UK employees, of whom 18 are marketers.
- The Quintessentially Group comprises 44 offices around the world and 17 businesses.
- It aims to help members make the most of their leisure time, booking events from front-row seats at fashion shows and chartered yachts, to securing invitations to film premieres and VIP parties.
- The group’s annual turnover is more than £25m.
- Louise O’Riordan is global brand director; Aaron Simpson is group executive chairman.