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Marketing Director – FMCG Drinks

South Yorkshire – Hybrid (3 days)

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are looking for a Marketing Director for a fast growing NPD driven innovative drinks organisation.

Reporting into the MD, this role is crucial to the ongoing growth that our client has achieved over the last few years. As a natural strong leader, you will be instrumental in driving the team to success. The team covers; Design, PR & Digital Content, Brand, Customer Marketing & Events and Insight.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide leadership, direction and management of the marketing team for a portfolio of brands

• Work closely with the board to influence the broader business and deliver profitable growth for existing Brands and develop new opportunities or new Brands

• Work in hand with the Sales Director to ensure the sales team are given up to date market intel and marketing support

• Be the leading brand ambassador for the business – further developing and defining the brand narrative as well as the creative both internally and externally

• Define brand opportunities through market landscape and consumer analysis to maximise commercial product opportunities

• Spearhead the exploration of Digital – content marketing, SEO and social media to provide added value to existing customers and acquire new ones

• Continue to build proactive relationships with external partners and agencies

• Work in partnership with the team to present customer specific range plans, focusing on all aspects of commercialisation (POS, merchandising, storytelling, promotion/launch and product placement)

Requirements:

• High performing Manager across Marketing and Commercial Experience ideally within the drink industry

• Proven track record in developing and delivering brand growth plans

• Some On-trade experience preferred

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Highly numerate and commercial thinking with a clear ability to present robust and compelling insight / direction

• Ability to lead and develop a high performing team of marketing professionals

• Focussed on delivering results and both continuous personal and professional development

• Strong business and financial acumen and understanding of overall business objectives with a proven track record of delivering sustainable and profitable growth

This is fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused Marketing leader to join a innovative, rapidly growing FMCG business.

In return our client is offering a basic salary of £90,000 – £120,000 + Excellent Executive level benefits

For more information please contact Sarah-Lee Neesam at Parkinson Lee Executive Search.

Parkinson | Lee Executive Search

Product Marketing Manager – Innovative Software – Up to £65k + Benefits + Remote working

Looking to use your product marketing expertise to take the lead with developing marketing strategy within a fast grow SaaS company? Our client, an innovative software company, are in the search for a strategic and confident Product Marketing Manager to execute exciting product launches, go to market strategies and take marketing to the next level. This is a fully remote role, that will offer an ambitious Product Marketer a chance to really get under the skin of a fast-growth brand as they expand globally.

As Product Marketing Manager, you will plan and executive product launches and product marketing strategies that align with the marketing objectives and increase market share. You will help to define product positioning, monitor data and budgets, report on KPIs and carry out competitor research to assist development of marketing plans. Using your interpersonal and collaborative skills, you will lead cross-functional teams to develop go-to-market plans, informed by market analysis and your understanding of customer trends.

Our client need a confident communicator who acts as a product expert, representing the product at remote industry events, webinars and media interviews, and build relationships with key stakeholders (including influencers and industry organisations). You will be responsible for defining and shaping the growth strategy plans, so strong project management skills are a must! For this role, it is essential that you are commercially-minded, organised, creative, and a problem-solver who can manage multiple projects at once.

What do I need?

• Strong experience in product management & marketing
• Experience in developing product strategies
• A history of creating and executing marketing plans
• Experience in brand launches and positioning
• Stakeholder management experience
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• A keen understanding of consumer and market trends

A highly organised and communicative Senior Marketing Manager, Product Marketing Manager, or Marketing Specialist will thrive in this role – so if you are experienced in product management, then send us your most up-to-date CV today!

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2023 and beyond…

Find out more about our business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com

The Category Manger for – Directs will be responsible for leading the sourcing strategies for some of our largest spend areas in WSP working with our Executive Team and also working on synergy projects for two recent acquisitions undertaken by the business.

This role sits within a broader Procurement Category Management Function aiming to add quality and value, contribute to operating margin and reduce the overall cost base within the business. Stakeholders will span all levels of staff within the WSP business and will extend to external suppliers.

The role reports directly into Head of Category – Directs.

Your new role, what’s involved?

• Representing the Category Management team within and outside the business.
• Representing procurement and delivering synergy savings as part of the wider Integration team bringing on the two new businesses.
• Responsible for development of pipeline of activity for the categories and delivering against plan.
• Overseeing the design and delivery of Category Strategies.
• Providing knowledge-based challenge and input into proposed strategies, drawing on knowledge of markets, suppliers and industries concerned
• Stakeholder engagement to ensure procurement are involved in a strategic capacity with all significant procurement activity from the very beginning.
• Ensuring that suppliers used are safe and sustainable
• Provision of timely and accurate forecast reports showing expected savings versus budget
• Utilisation of appropriate Supplier Relationship Management to ensure suppliers perform in line with their SLA’s, drive continuous improvement and for more strategic suppliers ensure that innovation and growth options are also pursue.
• Leading and executing strategic Category Management plans following WSP’s 5 stage methodology:
• Data Gathering & Analysis – you will develop a clear understanding of internal business requirements and spend data
• Agreeing the Strategy – you will collate and then use analyse this data through recognised models to generate strategic sourcing options
• Sourcing & Negotiation – you will execute the agreed strategy, leading on all tenders, direct negotiations, e-auctions etc as required
• Implementation & Transition – you will lead the business through the changes required to exit the previous arrangements and into the new arrangements
• Managing the Relationship – you will ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure that the supplier relationships are managed appropriately
• Reporting delivery of annualised Savings to Budget, ensuring clear and auditable benefits tracking
• Contract and performance management of strategic and critical suppliers.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Strong leadership and motivational ability and the ability to be curious.
• Demonstrable savings delivery using a Category Management process
• Cross functional project management, able to deliver within a matrix environment
• Proven track record of delivering change programmes
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Extensive experience reviewing contracts
• Demonstrated experience of cost reduction activity
• Experience across a diverse number of categories and sectors
• Gravitas to engage with and influence senior personnel
• Shown that you can work with key stakeholders across the business, at different levels of seniority
• The ability to suggest innovative and creative solutions to problems or perceived issues arising.
• The ability to identify and deliver optimised opportunities.
• The capability to drive insight through analysis of key management information
• The strength of character to overcome challenges and deliver the best commercial solution

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

• Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

WSP in the UK

Role: Marketing Executive

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £20,000 – £25,000

Social Money Ltd. Is a rapidly expanding Fintech company with two brands (soon to be three): Payl8r (retail finance) and Somo Bridging (Bridging loans).

We require a Marketing Executive to support the launch of a brand new exciting business and run the day-to-day Marketing piece working with the Head of Marketing.

The role will be to develop the brand and deliver effective marketing and advertising campaigns encompassing creative, analytical, digital, commercial, and administrative responsibilities. As part of an 8-strong Marketing department, including our award-winning Creative Director, you will be working with and learning an experienced and talented team.

Responsibilities

• developing and overseeing marketing campaigns
• Ability to proactively suggest creative solutions to briefs with direct access to the MD
• conducting research and analysing data to identify and define audiences
• devising and presenting ideas and strategies
• promotional activities
• analysing and reporting performance and results and turning them into future plans
• writing and proofreading creative copy
• writing and creating social media posts and blogs
• maintaining websites and looking at web analytics alongside our Digital specialists
• organising events and product exhibitions
• updating databases and using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
• coordinating internal marketing and helping to shape the organisation’s culture
• managing campaigns on social media
• Strong team ethic with the ability to work collaboratively with Marketing colleagues and the wider team

Must have experience in

• Previous marketing role (preferred)
• Email campaign strategy creation and implementation
• Social media campaigns
• Content creation
• Managing multiple campaigns
• Lead generation
• Design of assets and brochures
• Experience with/understanding of Influencer marketing would be advantageous
• Tracking and creating MI
• Managing a marketing budget

Personal attributes

• Creative and forward thinking
• Able to work under own initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong eye for detail

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive team and office environment with a strong warm and sociable culture – we enjoy monthly socials called Social Mojos
• A brilliant and friendly culture in a business where anyone can make their mark
• 28 days paid holidays including public holidays and unlimited unpaid leave should you need to take a little extra time throughout the year.
• Stunning offices in Altrincham. A location that’s hard to beat on the doorstep of Altrincham with it’s vibrant social scene. Office perks and benefits, from your own Macbook to the Metrolink just 60 secs away, our fantastic social events, SoMo MoJo, plus spiritual support and regular guided meditation sessions for your wellbeing.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply now.

Social Money

Role: Content Creator

Company: Needham Laser Tech (part of the Needham Group)

Location: Whitchurch

About Needham Laser Tech:

The Needham Group is a family-owned company that has been running for over 50 years. Being a family company we have a strong set of values by which we conduct our business and we firmly believe in establishing loyal, honest and long term relationships with our partners.

Needham Laser Technologies specialise in the manufacturing and development of fibre laser marking systems, combining 60 years of company heritage with exquisite design and Great British engineering.

We provide cutting edge laser technologies along with world class service, which has enabled us to provide solutions to a wide range of industry and consumer sectors and help them achieve excellent financial performance and longevity.

The Role:

We’re looking for a creative individual to become a key member in content production and supporting the delivery of successful marketing strategies across our 2 ranges at Needham Laser Tech.

Our 2 brands consist of “Create.” our innovative, emerging range targeted for commercial creatives in the retail sector, with the purpose of elevating our partners’ customer service through specifically designed personalisation experiences.

“N-Lase” our more established range focuses on supplying industry leading laser technology products for the industrial ID Market, catering for clients in the Aerospace, Automotive, precision engineering and Pharmaceutical space.

You’ll be responsible for enhancing the brand profile, social media and external publications by producing creative content that excites audiences, increases engagement and optimises traffic across all social platforms. As well as getting involved in additional Marketing initiatives such as PR outreach to further increase our brand awareness.

What you’ll be doing:

● Producing engaging content across all our platforms

● Managing all socials and uploading content in line with content calendar

● Creating detailed copy for external publications, blogs, social posts and

website

● PR Influencer outreach and collaboration

● Staying up to date with current trends and improving strategy

● Collaborate with external stakeholders to plan and develop content

What you’ll bring to the role:

● High quality and creative content production, including video, flat lays and gifs that enhances growth of social media channels and outreach

● Effective time-management, attention to detail and capable multi-tasker

● Graphic design skills e.g. canva, illustrator, adobe

● Ability to self- manage and be accountable for own responsibilities

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Needham Group

Regional Marketing Manager – UK/Nordics/Benelux

Do you have 5+ years marketing experience working with a premium branded consumer business?

Do you have international experience?

Are you results orientated?

Macgregor Black is currently partnering with a Premium Consumer Businesses on the search for a new Regional Marketing Manager. This is a permanent role, based in either UK, Amsterdam or Germany.

As the Regional Marketing Manager, you will work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to develop strong marketing plans that delivers a positive brand development which can be scaled across multiple markets. You will manage and execute premium marketing initiatives and ensure optimal co-ordination of all activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate global marketing plans into regional specific plans and activities which are aimed at the respective regions.
• Take initiatives to increase effectiveness of marketing investments in the markets.
• Measure effect of activities implemented.
• Work with Area Sales Directors and Area Sales Managers to ensure that the initiated marketing activities that derive from the local marketing plan are implemented in their markets in an effective and efficient way.
• Development and management of communication tools.
• Ensure best practice sharing of marketing initiatives across markets.
• Manage PR and Social Media activities – for some markets through the local agencies/freelancers.
• Plan, coordinate and follow up product launches.
• Support sales organization in selling-in and implementing aiming at alignment with the regional marketing activities.
• Prepare marketing budgets on country level, in cooperation with the Country Sales managers and Area Sales Directors.
• Propose and influence optimal resource allocation to optimize EMEA business short, medium, and long term.
• Control spending vs. budget and report to management accordingly.
• Generate insights – provide on-going analysis of local consumer behaviours/needs/expectations in order to align communication to market needs.
• Control marketing initiatives versus agreed targets.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 5 years marketing experience within a branded consumer business, in a similar position
• International experience in multiple markets
• Proven ability to effectively plan and execute marketing programs and product launches
• Demonstrated creative and analytical skills
• Fluent in English
• Excellent understanding of Online Marketing and Social Media Channels
• Strong communication skills to work with other departments, stakeholders, retailers
• Hard working, results orientated and dedicated, used to meeting tight deadlines
• Ready to accept a dynamic and fast changing structure based on the team performance and company needs
• Willingness to travel
• High Commercial Acumen

Competitive salary + benefits.

For more information please contact Emily Robson today.

MacGregor Black

Job Title: Social Media & Content Manager

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 dpw remote working

Location: South West London

The Job:

Seeking a Social Media strategist who, working within a marketing team but as a standalone Social and Content specialist, will devise and implement the content strategy in line with company objectives, with the content used across social media, web and print content.

The employer is a well-known brand in the London area with intentions to develop UK-wide in the near future. The office environment is very friendly, with a really approachable and non-corporate working culture. This role would suit any content specialist who is able to deliver strategy presentations to stakeholders across all seniority levels, whilst being hands-on with social media channels at the same time.

The Social Media & Content Manager will take responsibility for:

• Develop and execute a social media and content strategy that aligns with brand goals and objectives.
• Create and publish daily content on all social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and others.
• Work with colleagues to produce accompanying images to go alongside written content
• Write high-quality, SEO-friendly, and engaging copy for social media posts and captions.
• Monitor and analyse social media metrics to measure the success of campaigns and adjust content strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with the marketing manager to ensure brand consistency and voice across all social media platforms.
• Build and maintain relationships with influencers, partners, and other social media accounts to increase brand visibility.

As Social Media & Content Manager, you’ll have:

• 4-5 Years in content creation and social media management
• Strong presentation skills
• A proven background in creating strategies for content within a known consumer brand
• Proven experience creating on-brand content across all social media platforms
• Hands-on content creation experience, writing engaging content, on-time and within pre-set calendar timelines
• Product marketing experience is a bonus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an eye for detail.
• Understanding of analytics and content optimisation strategies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive attitude, creativity, and ability to think outside of the box.

If you are interested in applying for this role or want to hear more about it, please hit apply!

TwentyFour Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. If your skill set and experience match the above ad, please apply today, and if your CV is shortlisted, a consultant will contact you to discuss the next stage of the recruitment process.

TwentyFour Recruitment Group

Your new company

You will be joining a fast-growing insurance group as they look to continue to expand with over 100% headcount growth since pre-Covid. They operate as both an intermediary and underwriting business with a track record of successful organic and acquisition-led growth. Their marketing team is now 7 strong operates centrally across the group and has a voice within the Executive Committee. This role offers a great opportunity to join a growing team in a role that offers a lot of capacity for further development – including line management, more responsibility, and career progression.

Your new role

This is a broad, 360 marketing role sitting within the groups central marketing team that provides support across the business. You’ll be supporting two established broking businesses and a newly launched MGA with high-growth ambitions – giving you a variety of B2B multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns to plan and deliver, focusing on both retention and acquisition.

You’ll work key stakeholders of these businesses to develop effective marketing strategies and see through to execution, performance analysis, and reporting. Main channels will include email, advertising, direct mail (online and offline), events and PR. The business utilizes design, web, and PR agencies for external support, but copywriting and collateral is handled in-house.

This Marketing Manager role is a permanent, full-time position based in the City of London with hybrid working (2/3 split). You will report into the Head of Marketing and have the support of Execs in the team.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience operating at Senior Exec or Manager level within the insurance sector or wider FS sector in a broad marketing role.
• Adept at the developing effective multi-channel campaigns with end-to-end campaign management.
• Excellent written communication skills and previous, hands-on copywriting experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and influence a variety of stakeholders and present as a confident and credible communicator.
• Any academic or professional marketing qualifications would be advantageous.

What you’ll get in return

• A competitive salary of up to £50,000.
• Pension of up to 15% – 5% employee and 10% employer contributions.
• 9-5 in the City with a 2/3 hybrid working structure.
• Can apply for flexi-hours.
• Private health insurance.
• Cycle to work + other benefits.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays

Brand Manager

Bakery brand ????????????

Hybrid London role

We’re partnering with a hugely successful London-based bakery brand who are growing their marketing team and hiring a Brand Manager to report into the Head of Brand. They are currently listed in all major retailers, independent stores, food service and high-street stores. Most recently, they have launched into Europe and are on track to be at £100m in revenue in the next 3 years. They use the finest ingredients in their products across frozen, bakery and savoury snacks and aren’t slowing down with the NPD! ????

About the role

The Brand Manager will have a focus on social media, events and ESG (they’re on track to become B-Corp certified in the next few months). You will ensure that communication and tone of voice is the same across all channels with a focus on growing their social media channels including Instagram and TikTok. You will work closely and manage the external agencies/freelancers within photography, copy and influencers. As one of the leading bakery brands, you will be responsible for all events and ensuring they run smoothly and successfully. As part of this, you will be required to manage brand partnerships and seek like-minded individuals to drive success. Lastly, as they move towards B-Corp certification, you will be working closely with the Marketing Director to find ways of improving the brands ESG.

About you

You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a marketing/brand position, where ideally you have been responsible for content creation, ATL&BTL campaigns and events. As this role is heavily involved with external agencies, you should be organised and have exceptional attention to detail as you will be responsible for the voice of the brand! You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a “can-do” attitude.

If you have experience in creating and implementing social media plans as well as knowing how to post on Instagram and TikTok, that would be a huge bonus! You should also feel confident in using WordPress, Hootsuite and Google Analytics (or similar). And of course, a passion for all things bread, pizza, pasta (the list goes on…)

This is a hybrid role with three days in their London office with flexible working⏰

YF hire for brands that cherish an environment that’s inclusive for all and diverse, where every idea and perspective is valued. There is no discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender expression, disability, age, national origin or marital status. We encourage applications from all.

YF Recruitment

Location: Reading with hybrid working

Salary: up to £55,000 plus bonus

Contract: Permanent, full-time

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Digital Marketing Manager to join our vibrant, evolving business and take the lead in developing and delivering our digital marketing strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will successfully take ownership and accountability for the Northgate trading plan, using PPC and other digital activity to drive lead generation, as well as take ownership of the Northgate website, making required CMS changes to the site and working closely with Web development colleagues.

You will be responsible for the trading targets and associated budgets for Northgate and must have previous experience of working with Digital media, CRO and SEO agencies to ensure the best commercial outcomes.

You will also develop and mentor the Digital Marketing Executive to get the best from them whilst supporting them in their career.

What’s in it for you?

Salary- up to £55,000 per annum, plus bonus!

Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!

Pension- 5% Employer Contributions

Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, free life assurance and a range of national and local retailer discounts, including discounts off your weekly food shop!

Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app.

Motoring Benefits- free motor accident assistance, discounted vehicle repairs, discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire and access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme.

About you

• Firstly, you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in results driven digital marketing
• You’re commercially savvy and comfortable challenging whilst keeping solutions focussed
• You’re experienced working with content management systems and have good knowledge of Paid Search/ PPC
• You have proven of creating excellent user journeys and digital propositions
• You possess excellent problem solving, negotiation, persuasion, expectation setting and influencing skills
• You’re a team player, highly organised and have great attention to detail

About us

Northgate Vehicle Hire (part of the Redde Northgate Group, a successful FTSE 250 business) has grown to become the UK’s largest B2B light commercial vehicle rental provider. Our mission is to give businesses the reliable vans they need with minimum fuss.

Be part of the future of vehicle rental

If you would love to be a part of our amazing Marketing Team, we encourage you to find out more. Apply today!

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